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 Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Japan data was reported at 1,028.000 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,029.900 USD bn for Aug 2018. United States Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Japan data is updated monthly, averaging 708.200 USD bn from Mar 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,241.500 USD bn in Nov 2014 and a record low of 292.900 USD bn in Sep 2001. United States Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Japan 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.Z050: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

As of December 2023, around 13.5 percent of outstanding Japanese government bonds (JGBs) were held by foreign investors. The share of foreign investors holding JGBs declined for the first time in the past decade.

As of December 2024, the Bank of Japan held 52 percent of outstanding Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs). While Japan's central bank held the largest share of JGBs, banks accounted for 12.7 percent of JGB holders.

Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: International data was reported at 75.680 USD bn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 94.348 USD bn for Dec 2024. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: International data is updated monthly, averaging 45.216 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.348 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 27.271 USD bn in Nov 2013. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: International data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z061: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

The yield on Japan 10Y Bond Yield eased to 1.46% on June 6, 2025, marking a 0 percentage point decrease from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.16 points and is 0.49 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 June of 2025.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad decreased by 118 billion yen in the week ending May 31 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 major foreign holders of U.S. Treasury securities are typically countries and entities that invest heavily in U.S. government debt. As of the latest data, here are some of the top foreign holders:

Japan: Historically, Japan has been the largest holder of U.S. Treasury securities. China: China is another major holder, though its holdings have fluctuated due to various economic and political factors. United Kingdom: The UK is a significant investor in U.S. Treasuries, often ranked among the top holders. Ireland: Ireland holds a substantial amount of U.S. Treasury securities. Luxembourg: Luxembourg is also a notable holder of U.S. Treasuries. Switzerland: Swiss investments in U.S. Treasury securities are considerable. Brazil: Brazil is one of the largest holders in Latin America. Belgium: Belgium, often through its financial institutions, holds a significant amount. Taiwan: Taiwan's central bank and other financial institutions invest heavily in U.S. Treasuries. Hong Kong: Hong Kong maintains substantial holdings in U.S. Treasuries. These rankings can change frequently based on economic conditions, currency reserves, and geopolitical factors. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's "Major Foreign Holders of Treasury Securities" report.

Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Kazakhstan data was reported at 6.689 USD bn in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.230 USD bn for Dec 2024. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Kazakhstan data is updated monthly, averaging 15.666 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.140 USD bn in Aug 2014 and a record low of 1.513 USD bn in Aug 2021. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Kazakhstan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z061: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

As of December 2023, the share of Japanese treasury discount bills (T-bills) held by foreign investors reached 66 percent. The share of foreign investors holding Japanese government bonds (JGBs) decreased in 2023.

Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Euro Area data was reported at 1,833.646 USD bn in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,781.343 USD bn for Jan 2025. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Euro Area data is updated monthly, averaging 996.840 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 159 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,833.646 USD bn in Feb 2025 and a record low of 536.486 USD bn in Feb 2012. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Euro Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z061: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

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.

Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Barbados data was reported at 3.159 USD bn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.293 USD bn for Dec 2024. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Barbados data is updated monthly, averaging 2.029 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.336 USD bn in Jan 2012 and a record low of 1.063 USD bn in Nov 2015. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Barbados data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z061: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

Japan 2 Year Bond Yield was 0.76 percent on Friday June 6, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Japan 2 Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

The statistic represents foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in 2009, by country/region. Japan held 760.7 billion U.S. dollars in U.S. treasury securities.

Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Indonesia data was reported at 29.255 USD bn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.034 USD bn for Dec 2024. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Indonesia data is updated monthly, averaging 23.242 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.219 USD bn in Jan 2012 and a record low of 11.139 USD bn in Jun 2023. Treasury Securities: Foreign Holder: Indonesia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z061: Major Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities.

In 2023, China held 5.33 percent of foreign held U.S. securities. Japan held a further 9.28 percent of foreign held securities. The national debt of the United Stated can be found here.

Graph and download economic data for Bank of Japan: Total Assets for Japan (JPNASSETS) from Apr 1998 to May 2025 about Japan, assets, banks, and depository institutions.

Japan recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 236.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Government Debt to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United States USF: Long Term: US Treasury: Japan data was reported at 1,033.911 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,085.645 USD bn for 2016. United States USF: Long Term: US Treasury: Japan data is updated yearly, averaging 691.633 USD bn from Jun 2002 (Median) to 2017, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,159.836 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 259.885 USD bn in 2002. United States USF: Long Term: US Treasury: Japan 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.Z047: Foreign Residents' Portfolio Holdings of U.S. Securities.