About two-thirds of the U.S. national debt is owed to the American public through the social security system and the Federal Reserve. Through these, the US government issues Treasury Securities to issue its debts. The other applicants for US Treasuries and their debts are foreign countries.
5. Brazil ($ 247 billion USD)
One of the countries is Brazil, with approximately $ 247.3 billion USD due as of February of 2016. Brazil has the ninth largest economy in the world as of 2015. As a result, it has achieved international influence and has a regional voice in South America . Its estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 2016’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $ 3,208 trillion, while per capita is $ 15.690. Its currency is the real. Brazil has been touted to become one of the five largest economies in the years to come.
4. Ireland ($ 256 billion)
Ireland owns approximately $ 256 billion of US debt as of February of 2016. In 1973, Ireland joined the European Economic Union (EEC) and followed its own liberal economic policies which gave its economy a breakthrough that has continued to 2007 but the world economy took a tilt in 2008. However with the recovery, Ireland and Germany were ranked by the United Nations as the sixth most developed nation in the world. Its total estimated GDP PPP as of 2016 is $ 272.867 billion while its per capita GDP is $ 58,373.00. Its currency is the euro. He is a member of various organizations such as: the European Union, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Council of Europe.
3. Japan ($ 1.13 Trillion USD)
Japan owns approximately $ 1.13 trillion USD in US Treasuries as of February of 2016. The country is a major power and belongs to the G20, G8 and G7 countries. It is also a member of the United Nations. Its economy is the fourth largest in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP) and the third largest by nominal GDP. Its total estimated PPP in 2016 is $ 4.842 trillion while its GDP per capita is $ 38,210.00. Nominal GDP places it as the third largest economy in the world after the United States and China. Its exports are considered to be among the most advanced in electronics, automobiles, ships, chemicals, textiles, and steel. Although its public debt has risen to around 200% of its GDP. Its currency is the yen.
2. China ($ 1.25 trillion dollars)
China has approximately $ 1.25 trillion USD in US Treasury Bonds as of February of 2016. In 1978, the Chinese government initiated economic reforms which initiated an economic expansion which led to China’s economic boom. Its total estimated PPP in 2016 is $ 19.392 trillion while its GDP per capita is $ 14,107.00. This also led to a record 568 billionaires in the People’s Republic of China, including 28 billionaires younger than 40 and 93 female billionaires. China has the second largest economy in the world as of 2014. From 2007 to 2011, the Chinese economy grew at the same pace as all G7 countries combined.
1. Himself ($ 12.9 trillion dollars)
The United States owes about $ 12.9 trillion USD as of February of 2016. The debt is split between different government agencies such as the Social Security System, with about a 16% stake, several federal government agencies holding about 13% and the Federal Reserve which holds about 12%. Although world markets have had their ups and downs over the past decade, the US is still considered a safe haven for investment. Its total estimated PPP in 2016 is $ 18.124 trillion while its GDP per capita is $ 56.421.00. The United States has the largest economy in the world in real and nominal GDP. Its human development index, average wage and GDP per capita figures in the world top 10 in economic well-being.
