The debt breakdown is public info. Almost all of our debt is owned by US banks and citizens.
Domestic holders (roughly 70% of public debt): This is the largest share. It includes a variety of U.S. investors, such as individuals, banks, pension funds, mutual funds, and state and local governments.
This debt is almost entirely owed to federal trust funds. The largest portion, about one-third of intragovernmental debt, is held by the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund. Other significant holders include military retirement and Medicare trust funds. The rest of the debt is owned by individuals and banks.
Foreign holders (roughly 30% of public debt): Foreign governments and private investors hold this portion. The largest foreign holders are Japan, China, and the United Kingdom - combined they own 80% of our foreign debt.
The debt breakdown is public info. Almost all of our debt is owned by US banks and citizens.
Domestic holders (roughly 70% of public debt): This is the largest share. It includes a variety of U.S. investors, such as individuals, banks, pension funds, mutual funds, and state and local governments.
This debt is almost entirely owed to federal trust funds. The largest portion, about one-third of intragovernmental debt, is held by the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund. Other significant holders include military retirement and Medicare trust funds. The rest of the debt is owned by individuals and banks.
Foreign holders (roughly 30% of public debt): Foreign governments and private investors hold this portion. The largest foreign holders are Japan, China, and the United Kingdom - combined they own 80% of our foreign debt.