Japan Holds $1.1 Trillion in US Debt as Top Foreign Creditor
Japan maintains its position as the largest foreign holder of US sovereign debt with $1.1 trillion in assets. The United Kingdom and China follow with $940 billion and $633 billion respectively.
Japan remains the largest foreign creditor to the United States. The nation holds $1.1 trillion in US debt as of June 2026. This figure places Japan ahead of all other international investors in the market.
The United Kingdom ranks second with $940 billion in holdings. China follows in third place with $633 billion. These three entities form the top tier of foreign ownership in American sovereign debt.
European and offshore hubs dominate
Belgium holds $483 billion in US debt. Canada follows with $460 billion. The Cayman Islands rank sixth with $453 billion in positions.
Luxembourg occupies the seventh spot with $434 billion. France holds $390 billion in the eighth position. Ireland and Taiwan round out the top ten with $354 billion and $303 billion respectively.
Lower tier creditors hold significant assets
Switzerland holds $285 billion in US debt. Singapore trails closely with $284 billion. Hong Kong ranks thirteenth with $256 billion in holdings.
Norway holds $203 billion in the fourteenth position. India completes the list with $186 billion. These fifteen entities hold trillions of dollars in total US government debt.
Global investment spans multiple regions
The data shows broad global investment in American treasury securities. Holdings span Asia, Europe, and North America. GN auto markets/bonds: sovereign debt confirms the diversified nature of these creditors.
