As of December 2024, Japan held United States treasury securities totaling about 1.06 trillion U.S. dollars. Foreign holders of United States treasury debt According to the Federal Reserve and U.S. Department of the Treasury, foreign countries held a total of 8.5 trillion U.S. dollars in U.S. treasury securities as of December 2024. Of the total held by foreign countries, Japan and Mainland China held the greatest portions, with China holding 759 billion U.S. dollars in U.S. securities. The U.S. public debt In 2023, the United States had a total public national debt of 33.2 trillion U.S. dollars, an amount that has been rising steadily, particularly since 2008. In 2023, the total interest expense on debt held by the public of the United States reached 678 billion U.S. dollars, while 197 billion U.S. dollars in interest expense were intra governmental debt holdings. Total outlays of the U.S. government were 6.1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. By 2029, spending is projected to reach 8.3 trillion U.S. dollars.

United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data was reported at 38.861 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.653 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data is updated monthly, averaging 34.582 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 109.805 USD bn in Jul 1989 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Jan 1977. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

The value of U.S. Treasury securities held by residents of Russia amounted to ** million U.S. dollars in March 2025, marking a stark contrast to ***** billion U.S. dollars held in January 2020. The lowest over the period under consideration was recorded in November 2023 at ** million U.S. dollars. Furthermore, in March 2020, the figure plummeted to **** billion U.S. dollars, down from **** billion U.S. dollars one month prior. Russia’s holdings of U.S. treasury securities have decreased since 2014 following the Western sanctions over the annexation of Crimea and have further dropped in 2022 after more restrictions were imposed over the war in Ukraine. What are U.S. treasury holdings? U.S. treasury holdings are government debt instruments that contribute to the funding of various government projects in the country. The U.S. Department of Treasury allows individuals and organizations to invest in treasury notes, bills, and bonds, which are the main three types of securities. Just under half of the outstanding ** trillion U.S. dollars as of May 2024 were in the form of treasury notes. The notes have varying maturities and coupon payment frequencies, which are different from the maturity periods of treasury bills and bonds. Main foreign holders of U.S. treasury securities Foreign holdings of U.S. treasury debt amounted to ***** trillion U.S. dollars as of January 2024. Japan and China held the largest portions, with China possessing ***** billion U.S. dollars in U.S. securities. Additionally, other significant foreign holders included oil exporting countries and Caribbean banking centers.

United States Net Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data was reported at 1.883 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.310 USD bn for Aug 2018. United States Net Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 161.000 USD mn from Jan 1977 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 501 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.579 USD bn in Sep 2007 and a record low of -4.361 USD bn in Jul 2017. United States Net Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

As of December 2024, ***************** held ** percent of outstanding Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs). While ******************** held the largest share of JGBs, ***** accounted for **** percent of JGB holders.

In 2023, China held **** percent of foreign held U.S. securities. Japan held a further **** percent of foreign held securities. The national debt of the United Stated can be found here.

The statistic shows the national debt of Japan from 2020 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. The amount of Japan's national debt in 2023 amounted to about 9.91 trillion U.S. dollar. In a ranking of debt to GDP per country, Japan is thus currently ranked first. Japan's economic power With one of the largest gross domestic products (GDP), Japan is among the largest economies in the world. However, ever since the global financial crisis, Japan's GDP - like many others - has been slightly unstable; Japan even reported a negative GDP growth in comparison to the previous year in 2011 and in 2014. Still, it is estimated that gross domestic product in Japan will continue to thrive over the next decade. One indicator is Japan's inflation rate: Despite the aforementioned economic slumps, Japan has managed to maintain one of the lowest inflation rates in the world, and it also reduced its unemployment rate. Between 2010 and 2013, the unemployment rate in Japan decreased by approximately one percent, and it is expected to drop even lower over the next years. Recently, Japan has been reporting a trade deficit, meaning the value of its imports exceeds the value of its exports. Most of these imports have come from China and the United States. The trade deficit is one of the causes for in an increase of the national debt. It is estimated that the national debt in relation to the GDP will increase further until 2020.

Key information about Japan National Government Debt

• Japan National Government Debt reached 9,396.6 USD bn in Apr 2023, compared with 9,570.6 USD bn in the previous month.
• Japan National Government Debt data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1982 to Apr 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12,619.3 USD bn in Sep 2012 and a record low of 422.2 USD bn in Oct 1982.

• In the latest reports, Japan Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 6.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Mar 2024.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 226.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Mar 2023.
• Japan Nominal GDP reached 1,080.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad increased by 759.30 billion yen in the week ending July 12 of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Bond Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The yield on Japan 10Y Bond Yield rose to 1.59% on July 23, 2025, marking a 0.09 percentage point increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.17 points and is 0.52 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Japan 10 Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data was reported at 20.202 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.295 USD bn for Aug 2018. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data is updated monthly, averaging 34.192 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 501 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.586 USD bn in Jun 1989 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Jul 1977. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US T Bonds & Notes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data was reported at 22.826 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.867 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 2.973 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.147 USD bn in Jan 2018 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Dec 1982. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data was reported at 2.899 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.913 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 1.051 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.242 USD bn in Oct 2007 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Nov 1980. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data was reported at 18.206 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.197 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 2.474 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.995 USD bn in Jan 2017 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Feb 1982. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Govt Agency Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data was reported at 8.644 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.828 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 3.840 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.253 USD bn in Mar 2017 and a record low of 3.000 USD mn in Feb 1977. United States Gross Purchases by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data was reported at 1.658 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 954.000 USD mn for Aug 2018. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 711.000 USD mn from Jan 1977 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 501 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.932 USD bn in Jun 2011 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Apr 1981. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: US Corp Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.

The yield on Japan 30 Year Bond Yield eased to 3.10% on July 24, 2025, marking a 0.04 percentage point decrease from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.19 points and is 0.93 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Japan 30 Year Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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In March 2025, the average yield on ten-year government bonds in the United States was 4.27 percent. This was the highest of the selected developed economies considered in this statistic. Except Germany, Luxembourg, and Japan, all countries had a yield higher than three on their government bonds. Bonds and yields – additional information The bond yield indicates the level of return that the investor can expect from a given type of bond. The government of Italy, for instance, offered the investors 3.9 percent yield on ten-year government bonds for borrowing their money in March 2025. In the United States, government needs are also financed by selling various debt instruments such as Treasury bills, notes, bonds and savings bonds to investors. The largest holders of U.S. debt are the Federal Reserve and Government accounts in the United States. The major foreign holders of the United States treasury securities are Japan, Mainland China, and the United Kingdom.

United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data was reported at 6.239 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.614 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data is updated monthly, averaging 3.667 USD bn from Jan 1977 (Median) to May 2018, with 497 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.671 USD bn in Nov 2002 and a record low of 9.000 USD mn in Apr 1977. United States Gross Sales by Foreigners: Japan: Foreign Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z039: Foreign Purchases and Sales in Long Term Securities: Asian Countries.