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20. Bermuda
Total Debt Held: $77.4 Billion
As of January, Bermuda owes a total of $77.4 billion to the United States. Hence, the country ranks as one of those that owe the US money. The government of Bermuda is trying to move towards an overall budget surplus and a reduction in the national debt.

19.
Total Debt Held: $91.3 Billion

is another country in Europe that owes money to the US. The United States has been a major creditor to the country in the past as well. As of January, the amount owed by to the US is $91.3 billion.

18. Norway
Total Debt Held: $104.4 Billion

Norway is another major US debt holder from Europe. As of January, Norway owes $104.4 billion to the United States. Thus, Norway ranks as one of the countries that owe the US money.

17. Korea
Total Debt Held: $105.8 Billion

The 20 countries that owe the US money include Korea as well. As of January, the country owes a total of $105.8 billion to the United States. Korea’s external debt has also been increasing in recent years.

16. Saudi Arabia
Total Debt Held: $111 Billion

Saudi Arabia owed $111 billion to the United States thereby qualifying as one of the top 20 countries that owe the US money. However, the country sold over $3 billion of US government debt in June since it is investing more in riskier assets.

15.
Total Debt Held: $183.9 Billion

is another nation that borrows money from the US. As of January, owes $183.9 billion to the US. This makes it another top nation that owes the US money. The French history of taking debt is old and can be traced back to the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era.

14. Singapore
Total Debt Held: $187.6 Billion

The total amount owed by Singapore to the US is $187.6 billion. This ranks the country among those who owe money to the United States. The sovereign debt per capita is also high in Singapore.

13. Brazil
Total Debt Held: $214 Billion

Following the United States, Brazil is one of the largest economies in the Western Hemisphere. As of January, Brazil owes a total of $214 billion to the United States thereby making it to the top 20 countries that owe the US money.

12. Hong Kong
Total Debt Held: $226.8 Billion

Hong Kong ranks as another top nation that has borrowed money from the US. As of January, the nation owed $226.8 billion to the US. Hong Kong has pegged its currency to the US dollar which is ed by this debt.

11. India
Total Debt Held: $232 Billion

India owes $232 billion to the United States, as of January. This makes the country qualify as one of the top 20 countries that owe the US money. The US treasury securities are deemed as a safe investment for the country.

10. Taiwan
Total Debt Held: $234.6 Billion

Taiwan has a large trade surplus with the US. It is also a major US debt holder since it owes $234.6 billion to the country, as of January. This ranks Taiwan as one of the top 20 countries that owe the US money.

9. Ireland
Total Debt Held: $253.4 Billion

Ireland is another European country that owes money to the US. As of January, the country owes $253.4 billion to the US. Ireland is also a known destination for investment by US companies due to its favorable business environment.

8. Canada
Total Debt Held: $254.1 Billion

Based on shared geography and economic ties, Canada is one of the closest allies to the US. The country owes $254.1 billion to the United States, as of January. This makes it another major US debt holder.

7. Cayman Islands
Total Debt Held: $285.3 Billion

The Cayman Islands is a relatively smaller country that owes $285.3 billion to the United States, as of January. This ranks the country among other nations that owe the US money. Furthermore, there are numerous domiciled investment firms in the Cayman Islands that invest in US debt.

6. Switzerland
Total Debt Held: $290.5 Billion

With a debt of $290.5 billion, Switzerland ranks as one of the top countries that owe the US money. Investors in Switzerland have also increased their holdings of US debt. The country’s other main creditors include countries such as and .

5. Luxembourg
Total Debt Held: $318.2 Billion

Luxembourg ranks as one of the top 20 countries that owe the US money. As of January, the country owes a total of $318.2 billion to the US. This is equivalent to 4.29% of the total foreign holdings of the United States.

4. Belgium
Total Debt Held: $331.1 Billion


As of January, Belgium owes $331.1 billion to the US which makes it one of the top 20 countries that owe the US money. This is partially due to the financial activity of Euroclear, a major financial house in Belgium, which holds assets on behalf of more than 2,000 clients.


3. The United Kingdom
Total Debt Held: $668.3 Billion

The United Kingdom serves as the largest foreign holder of US debt in Europe. The country owes $668.3 billion to the United States, as of January, thereby becoming another top country that owes the US money. The history of this debt is old since the UK had financed its efforts with US money during World War I.

2. China
Total Debt Held: $859.4 Billion


China ranks as the second largest foreign holder of US debt. As of January, the country owed $859.4 billion to the US. The country served as the largest foreign creditor to the United States for more than a decade until 2019. Hence, China is one of the top 20 countries that owe money to the US.

1. Japan
Total Debt Held: $1.1 Trillion

As of January, Japan owes the most money to the US by suring China. The total amount owed by Japan to the US grew from $534 billion to over $1 trillion between 2000 and 2022. With $1.1 trillion in US Treasury holdings, the country ranks at the top among other countries that owe the US money.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-20-countries-owe-us-175515001.html

Hmm, I apologize for the headline, I should have corrected it before posting it


The US government owes money to governments, central banks, companies, and individual investors around the world. As reported by the US Department of the Treasury, the US owes a total of $7.4 trillion in Treasury securities to foreign countries. Foreign countries buy US Treasury securities since they are considered as one of the most secure assets. Among other countries, Japan and China have continued to be the top owners of US debt during the last two decades. Since the dollar is a strong currency that is accepted globally, holding a substantial amount of US debt can be beneficial. Furthermore, these securities also give a higher rate of return relative to other government bonds.

Some set of people are disappointed with this list. They came to check for Nigeria

Hol'up... Am I seeing China there??

Some people will not sleep well tonight because Nigeria's name is not there. May they continue to face disappointments and heart attack because of their evil wish for Nigeria.

Cc:
Obidients movement- Nairaland chapter.
Emergency lovers of Nigeria.

The US basically own these economies apart from China. The US is rich. How many countries can loan this kind of money out.

Dey play

Even China dey owe US. Hate it or love it, believe it or not, US still remains the greatest. The world without US would have been a very different and dangerous place. Look at China, look at Russia, then look at the US. In whose hands do you think the world is safer in?

Last last they will use world war 3 for some financial mago mago

There's absolutely nothing wrong with debt

there's good debt and bad debt

We ain't owing Americans any dime,
E patewo fun tulumbu.

Meanwhile, US debt recently surged to over $30 trillion, so maybe things aren't particularly falling apart for its loanee after all.



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Wow!!!

Thank God my beloved country no dey there

This op must be mad!!! Balance the sheet oga, USA is owing china a very huge amount.

Who are the US owing more than $100 trillion then?

so china dey owe money too

God1000:
Hmm, so china is owing US this much and not the other way round.

Well, this will finally address the debate and misconception

Why is Nigeria not on the list?
This list is not correct

China! Nigeria master?

China owing US?

I sense lie in this list, because I have cross-check it more than five times without me seeing Nigeria name 😕

I want to see the list of countries owing Nigeria 🤔

Thank God say Nigeria no dey among.

What

Shame on Some People Thinking Nigeria will be Number One on the List. God No Go Shame Us

God1000:
Hmm, so china is owing US this much and not the other way round.

Well, this will finally address the debate and misconception

US owes china staggering amount of money 859.4 billion dollars.

US owes other countries as well.

Total US debt is 34 Trillion Dollars.

US is the largest debtor in the world

Countries don't owe like individuals. If I owe you 100 naira for instance and you you are to.pay me 500 naira, you will end up paying me 400 naira because you would have deducted the 100 naira owes to you.

Countries don't operate that way.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/080615/china-owns-us-debt-how-much.asp#:~:text=China%20is%20one%20of%20the,as%20the%20concept%20of%20money

Okay...

ironic they are all wealthy countries. why the ones that owe china are poor countries.

Switzerland has no business being in debt