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The amount of U.S. Government debt has almost tripled since 2003 – and has grown by almost eight trillion dollars. The amount of that debt held by foreign governments is up almost 4 times, and now almost 50% of U.S. Treasuries are held by governments outside of the United States.
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Largest Holders of U.S. Treasuries
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The amount of U.S. Government debt has almost tripled since 2003 – and has grown by almost eight trillion dollars.The amount of that debt held by foreign governments is up almost 4 times, and now almost 50% of U.S. Treasuries are held by governments outside of the United States.
BackgroundWe have seen the amount of U.S. Treasuries outstanding balloon over the last ten years:
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
12. BrazilAmount: $254 Billion
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
Growth Since 2003: 2050%
11. Oil ExportersAmount: $257 Billion
Includes: Ecuador, Venezuela, Indonesia, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Gabon, Libya, and NigeriaSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
Growth Since 2003: 503%
10. Insurance CompaniesAmount: $261 Billion Growth Since 2003: 57%
Includes: property-casualty and life insurance companiesSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
9. Caribbean Banking CentersAmount: $291 Billion
Includes: Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Netherlands Antilles, and PanamaSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
Growth Since 2003: 515%
8. Banking InstitutionsAmount: $400 Billion Growth Since 2003: 161%
Includes: Commercial Banks, Savings Institutions, Credit Unions, Broker Dealers and Holding CompaniesSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
7. State and Local GovernmentsAmount: $527 Billion Growth Since 2003: 45%
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
6. Pension FundsAmount: $720 Billion Growth Since 2003: 124%
Includes: Private Pension Funds, State and Local Government and Federal Government Retirement FundsSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
5. Mutual FundsAmount: $988 Billion Growth Since 2003: 249%
Includes: Mutual Funds, Money Market Funds, Close-end Funds and Exchange-Traded FundsSources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
4. JapanAmount: $1,083 Billion Growth Since 2003: 97%
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
3. IndividualsAmount: $1,193 Billion Growth Since 2003: 192%
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
2. ChinaAmount: $1,276 Billion Growth Since 2003: 702%
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
1. Federal ReserveAmount: $1,937 Billion Growth Since 2003: 190%
Sources: Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury
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