US Net Interest FY2016
US net interest for fiscal year 2016 was $240.0 billion, up 7.5% from FY2015.
Net interest is what the federal government pays to service its debt, after subtracting interest income it receives.
FY2016
$240.0 billion
FY2015
$223.2 billion
Year on year
+7.5%
Peak on record
$1.04 trillion
FY2026
Net Interest Over Time
FY2000โFY2026
Why Net Interest Matters
Net interest is the fastest-moving major line in the budget when rates rise, and unlike program spending it buys no current services โ it is the price of past borrowing.
Net Interest by Fiscal Year
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Other Metrics for FY2016
See the full FY2016 budget page, the federal overview, or all 50 state budgets.