For the United States to pay off the current national debt of approximately $38.70 trillion, each individual would need to pay roughly $115,528 as of February 15, 2026.
The contrast to Norway is extreme. If Norway used its savings to pay off its debt, every citizen would still have a surplus of roughly $280,000.
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For the United States to pay off the current national debt of approximately $38.70 trillion, each individual would need to pay roughly $115,528 as of February 15, 2026.
The contrast to Norway is extreme. If Norway used its savings to pay off its debt, every citizen would still have a surplus of roughly $280,000.