US national debt 32% more than total debt of 28 EU countries

The total national debt of the 28 member states of the European Union (EU) stands at $15.6 trillion, according to the latest figures released by the EU statistics office. Whereas the US holds a national debt of $20.6 trillion, which is 32% more than the bloc's debt. National debt refers to the amount of money borrowed by a country's government.