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By This Measure, The U.S. Has The 2nd Highest National Debt [INFOGRAPHIC]

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In absolute terms, the United States is the most indebted country in the world, accounting for 29% of the world’s $60 trillion of sovereign debt.

By This Measure, The U.S. Has The 2nd Highest National Debt

The U.S. Has The 2nd Highest National Debt Infographic

Source: Visual Capitalist

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