U.S. National Debt Clock June 2026
AS OF JUNE 22, 2026
$39,265,812,334,375
The total outstanding public debt of the United States Federal Government
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United States National Debt
Real-time tracking of the federal debt and its impact on the economy
Debt Per Citizen
$115,488
Based on U.S. population of ~340 million
Debt Per Taxpayer
$314,126
Estimated based on ~125M taxpayers
Daily Increase
$7.39B
Average per day over past year
Interest Rate
3.373%
Avg. rate on total marketable debt (Apr 2026)
Debt Composition
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Held by the Public | $31,260,000,000,000 | 80.3% |
| Intragovernmental Holdings | $7,650,000,000,000 | 19.7% |
| Total U.S. National Debt | $38,910,000,000,000 | 100% |
Who owns the public debt?
The debt held by the public is owned by mutual funds, pension funds, foreign governments,
foreign investors, American investors, the Federal Reserve, insurance companies, and other entities.
As of March 2026, approximately 30% ($9.35 trillion) is held by foreign entities.
Top 10 Foreign Holders of U.S. Debt
As of March 2026 (Source: Treasury International Capital Data, released May 18, 2026)
| Rank | Country | Holdings (Billions USD) | % of Foreign Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇯🇵 Japan | $1,192.0 | 12.7% |
| 2 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $926.9 | 9.9% |
| 3 | 🇨🇳 China | $652.3 | 7.0% |
| 4 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | $454.0 | 4.9% |
| 5 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $468.1 | 5.0% |
| 6 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | $432.0 | 4.6% |
| 7 | 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | $421.2 | 4.5% |
| 8 | 🇫🇷 France | $368.9 | 3.9% |
| 9 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | $340.7 | 3.6% |
| 10 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | $310.6 | 3.3% |
Total Foreign Holdings
Of the $9.35 trillion in U.S. debt owned by foreign governments and investors,
Japan, the United Kingdom, and China together hold approximately $2.77 trillion,
representing about 30% of all foreign-held U.S. debt. Notably, China's holdings dropped to $652.3 billion
in March 2026, the lowest level since September 2008, while the United Kingdom climbed sharply to $926.9 billion.
Historical Debt Growth
Growth of U.S. National Debt Over Past 55 Years
| Year | Total National Debt | Change from Previous Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Current) | $38,910,000,000,000 | +$11.16T (6 years) |
| 2020 | $27,750,000,000,000 | +$9.6T (5 years) |
| 2015 | $18,150,000,000,000 | +$4.97T (5 years) |
| 2010 | $13,178,000,000,000 | +$5.8T (6 years) |
| 2004 | $7,379,000,000,000 | +$1.72T (5 years) |
| 1999 | $5,656,000,000,000 | +$963B (5 years) |
| 1994 | $4,693,000,000,000 | +$1.84T (5 years) |
| 1989 | $2,857,000,000,000 | +$1.29T (5 years) |
| 1984 | $1,572,000,000,000 | +$745B (5 years) |
| 1979 | $827,000,000,000 | +$352B (5 years) |
| 1974 | $475,000,000,000 | +$121B (5 years) |
| 1969 | $354,000,000,000 | +$38B (5 years) |
Key Interest Payment Information
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Interest Payments (FY 2025) | $970 Billion | Up 158% from FY 2019 |
| FY 2026 Interest (Oct-Apr, 7 mo.) | $628 Billion | Up $41B (7%) from same period in FY 2025 (CBO) |
| Interest as % of GDP | 3.2% | Nearly double pre-COVID levels |
| Projected Interest (FY 2026 Full Year) | ~$1.07 Trillion | Trillion-dollar interest is "the new normal" (CRFB) |
| Interest Paid to Trust Funds (12 months) | $251.8 Billion | $21.0B per month average |
Growing Interest Burden
Interest payments on the national debt have become the fastest-growing federal expense. Through the first seven months of FY 2026
(October-April), the U.S. Treasury paid $628 billion in net interest, up $41 billion (7%) from the same
period a year earlier. Interest is now larger than both Medicare and Medicaid spending, and on pace to exceed
$1.07 trillion for the full fiscal year. The Congressional Budget Office now forecasts net interest
as a share of federal outlays will reach 13.95% in FY 2026,
14.25% in FY 2027, and 14.94% by FY 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money does the United States owe China?
As of March 2026: $652.3 billion (the lowest level since September 2008)
How much money does the United States owe Japan?
As of March 2026: $1.192 trillion (down 4% from February)
How much money does the United States owe the United Kingdom?
As of March 2026: $926.9 billion (up 3.3% from February)
How much money does the United States owe Canada?
As of December 2025: $468.1 billion
How much money does the United States owe Russia?
As of 2026: Minimal holdings (Russia has significantly reduced U.S. Treasury holdings)