The chart titled “Top States with Lowest Debt Per Capita (2020–2025)” highlights the ten U.S. states with the smallest public debt burdens over six years. Wyoming ranks first, maintaining the lowest per capita debt at approximately USD 33 billion in 2020, decreasing slightly to around USD 31 billion by 2025. Nebraska follows with debt levels stabilizing near USD 32 billion, while South Dakota records consistent reductions to roughly USD 30 billion. Montana and Idaho show similar fiscal restraint, each maintaining figures between USD 28 and 29 billion. North Dakota and Iowa sustain moderate levels under USD 27 billion, while Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri close the list with values ranging from USD 25 to 26 billion. Overall, the chart demonstrates strong fiscal management across these states, underscoring conservative budgeting and stable economic growth trends from 2020 through 2025.
| Labels | 2020 (USD) | 2021 (USD) | 2022 (USD) | 2023 (USD) | 2024 (USD) | 2025 (USD) |
| Wyoming | 28 | 27 | 26.5 | 26 | 25.5 | 25 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 28 | 27.5 | 27 | 26.5 | 26 |
| South Dakota | 30 | 29 | 28.5 | 28 | 27.5 | 27 |
| Montana | 31 | 30 | 29.5 | 29 | 28.5 | 28 |
| Idaho | 32 | 31 | 30.5 | 30 | 29.5 | 29 |
| North Dakota | 33 | 32 | 31.5 | 31 | 30.5 | 30 |
| Iowa | 34 | 33 | 32.5 | 32 | 31.5 | 31 |
| Arkansas | 34.5 | 33.5 | 33 | 32.5 | 32 | 31.5 |
| Mississippi | 35 | 34 | 33.5 | 33 | 32.5 | 32 |
| Missouri | 35.5 | 34.5 | 34 | 33.5 | 33 | 32.5 |
