About US Debt Live

"Empowering citizens through real-time financial transparency."

Our Mission

The United States national debt is a figure so vast it can feel abstract. At US Debt Live, our mission is to bring that number into focus. We believe that fiscal transparency is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

Our Methodology

Our debt clock is powered by a data-driven algorithm calibrated to official government reporting.

  • Primary Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury.
  • Calculation: As of late 2025, the debt grows at approximately $70,843 per second.

While the Treasury updates once per business day, our algorithm bridges the gap to provide a realistic view of the debt's relentless trajectory.