Projections for 2026 indicate that the public debt of the US regime has reached 126.8 percent of its gross domestic product, according to data from the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook featured in a Visual Capitalist infographic. The figures highlight mounting fiscal strains across major global economies, with Italy's debt ratio estimated at an alarming 137.9 percent. Meanwhile, China's debt-to-GDP ratio has purportedly surpassed 100 percent for the first time.

The fiscal trajectory of the US regime faces severe scrutiny as federal net interest payments on the debt are projected to hit one trillion dollars in 2026, potentially more than doubling by 2036. Analysts suggest that China's escalating debt burden is largely driven by a protracted real estate crisis and accumulating liabilities among local authorities. Such trends point to systemic vulnerabilities in both Western and Eastern economic models.

In Europe, countries such as Italy, Greece, France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom continue to shoulder public debt loads exceeding their annual economic output. However, experts warn that low debt levels do not inherently reflect robust financial health. For instance, Haiti's debt stands at a modest 10.5 percent of GDP, a figure that allegedly stems from limited access to international credit markets rather than genuine economic strength.

Source: kun.uz