The national debt as a percentage of GDP has remained roughly constant since the end of World War II.

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The national debt as a percentage of GDP has fluctuated over time. It was at its highest point in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II, and reached a low point in the 1950s and early 1960s. It began to rise again in the 1970s and has continued to increase since then, with a few brief periods of decline. As of 2021, the national debt as a percentage of GDP is around 100%.

The National Debt as a Percentage of GDP Has Remained