Free U.S. Top 10 States with the Most Significant Rise in Public Debt (2018–2025)
The chart highlights the sharp rise in state public debt from 2018 to 2025, revealing significant fiscal pressures in major U.S. states. California shows the largest increase, with debt growing from $500 billion in 2018 to $650 billion in 2025, a $150 billion rise or 30% increase. Texas follows closely with an identical $150 billion increase but at a 60% growth rate, climbing from $250 billion to $400 billion. Florida and New York each record $90 billion in additional debt, reaching $270 billion and $390 billion respectively. Illinois sees a more moderate rise of $50 billion, totaling $250 billion. States like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Georgia experience increases of $45B, $39B, and $38B, maintaining steady 30% growth. Michigan and North Carolina follow with $42B and $33B increases. Overall, the data underscores accelerating state debt levels, particularly in Texas and California, highlighting fiscal management challenges through 2025.
| Labels | Public Debt 2018 (USD millions) | Public Debt 2025 (USD millions) | Debt Increase (USD millions) | Debt Increase Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 500000 | 650000 | 150000 | 30 |
| Texas | 250000 | 400000 | 150000 | 60 |
| Florida | 180000 | 270000 | 90000 | 50 |
| New York | 300000 | 390000 | 90000 | 30 |
| Illinois | 200000 | 250000 | 50000 | 25 |
| Pennsylvania | 150000 | 195000 | 45000 | 30 |
| Ohio | 130000 | 169000 | 39000 | 30 |
| Georgia | 120000 | 158000 | 38000 | 30 |
| Michigan | 140000 | 182000 | 42000 | 30 |
| North Carolina | 110000 | 143000 | 33000 | 30 |
