Total Debt for American Tower (AMT)
According to American Tower's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $45.13B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$45.13B
YoY change
+2.3%
5Y CAGR
+4.1%
Peak year (2021)
$52.01B
Latest annual
$44.96B
Total Debt history chart for American Tower (AMT) from 1997 to 2025
Total Debt history table for American Tower (AMT) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44.96B | +2.3% | ||
| 2024 | $43.95B | -5.1% | ||
| 2023 | $46.31B | -1.6% | ||
| 2022 | $47.05B | -9.5% | ||
| 2021 | $52.01B | +41.7% | ||
| 2020 | $36.71B | +18.2% | ||
| 2019 | $31.06B | +46.8% | ||
| 2018 | $21.16B | +4.7% | ||
| 2017 | $20.21B | +9.0% | ||
| 2016 | $18.53B | +8.3% | ||
| 2015 | $17.12B | +17.2% | ||
| 2014 | $14.61B | +0.9% | ||
| 2013 | $14.48B | +65.4% | ||
| 2012 | $8.75B | +21.0% | ||
| 2011 | $7.24B | +29.5% | ||
| 2010 | $5.59B | +32.7% | ||
| 2009 | $4.21B | -2.8% | ||
| 2008 | $4.33B | +1.1% | ||
| 2007 | $4.29B | +1587.7% | ||
| 2006 | $253.91M | -93.0% | ||
| 2005 | $3.61B | +9.7% | ||
| 2004 | $3.29B | -2.0% | ||
| 2003 | $3.36B | -3.0% | ||
| 2002 | $3.46B | -2.7% | ||
| 2001 | $3.56B | +44.3% | ||
| 2000 | $2.47B | +233.2% | ||
| 1999 | $740.82M | +163.5% | ||
| 1998 | $281.13M | +211.8% | ||
| 1997 | $90.18M | — |
Total Debt values are taken from American Tower's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
American Tower (AMT) most recent annual total debt stands at $44.96B (2025) – edged up 2.3% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), American Tower total debt delivered a +4.1% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum total debt sits at $52.01B (2021); the minimum reading of $90.18M dates to 1997.
Among 8 Real Estate peers, American Tower (AMT) ranks 1st; the peer median for total debt is $23.45B.
American Tower Total Debt by Year
American Tower Total Debt 2025: $44.96B
American Tower total debt in 2025 was $44.96B, edged up 2.3% from 2024.
American Tower Total Debt 2024: $43.95B
American Tower total debt in 2024 was $43.95B, declined 5.1% below 2023.
American Tower Total Debt 2023: $46.31B
American Tower total debt in 2023 was $46.31B, edged down 1.6% below 2022.
American Tower Total Debt 2022: $47.05B
American Tower total debt in 2022 was $47.05B, declined 9.5% below 2021.
American Tower Total Debt 2021: $52.01B
American Tower total debt in 2021 was $52.01B.
See more financial history for American Tower (AMT).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as American Tower, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis, Inc. (PLD) | $35.04B | Real Estate |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $32.85B | Real Estate |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $29.19B | Real Estate |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $24.18B | Real Estate |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $22.73B | Real Estate |
| Welltower Inc. (WELL) | $21.38B | Real Estate |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $10.25B | Real Estate |
| CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE) | $9.99B | Real Estate |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Tower's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for American Tower (AMT) is $45.13B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has American Tower total debt changed year-over-year?
- American Tower (AMT) total debt changed +2.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Tower total debt?
- American Tower (AMT) total debt compound annual growth rate is +4.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Tower total debt hit its highest annual value?
- American Tower total debt reached its highest annual value of $52.01B in 2021.
What was American Tower total debt in 2024?
- American Tower (AMT) total debt in 2024 was $43.95B.
What was American Tower total debt in 2025?
- American Tower (AMT) total debt in 2025 was $44.96B.
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