Ballpark — August 21, 2026

Federal debt held by the public as a share of U.S. GDP in fiscal 2024

~98%

This measure excludes debt the government owes to its own accounts.

Value of world merchandise exports in 2024

~24 $T

The total includes trade within the European Union.

India's GDP in 2025

~3.96 $T

This is nominal GDP converted into current U.S. dollars.

Share of U.S. private-sector workers employed by small businesses

~46%

The SBA generally defines small businesses using industry-specific size standards.

People employed worldwide by the 2024 Fortune 500

~31 million people

The list ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue.