Economy & public financesUnited States · Primary balanceGeneral government balance excluding interest payments, as a % of GDP: a positive balance means revenue covers spending before debt interest is paid.-3.9% GDP2025+0.7 ptsvs 2024min −12.1 2020max +1.8 2001% GDPRange1y5y10yMaxChart viewLandmarksSource: IMFUpdated Oct 13, 2026Ask the AICompareRankingSaveShareImageEmbed