Saudi Arabia’s holdings of U.S. debt rose to $149.5 billion in December 2025, an increase of about $707 million from last November, according to U.S. Treasury data.
Saudi Arabia maintained its 17th place among the largest holders of US debt.
Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries increased by approximately $12 billion from $137.5 billion at the end of December 2024 to $149.5 billion at the end of December 2025, and in 2025, its holdings of US Treasuries increased significantly.
investment distribution
In December last year, Saudi Arabia’s investment in US Treasuries was 72%, or $107.1 billion, in long-term bonds, and 28%, or $42.5 billion, in short-term bonds.
The country with the most U.S. debt in December was Japan, with about $1,185.5 billion, followed by the United Kingdom, with $866 billion.
According to U.S. Treasury data, Saudi Arabia’s holdings in U.S. debt rose to $149.5 billion in December 2025, an increase of about $707 million from last November.
Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the 17th largest holder of US debt.
Saudi Arabia’s U.S. Treasury holdings increased significantly in 2025, increasing by approximately $12 billion from $137.5 billion at the end of December 2024 to $149.5 billion at the end of December 2025.
investment distribution
Saudi Arabia’s investment in US Treasuries in December was $107.1 billion in long-term bonds, 72% of the total, and $42.5 billion in short-term bonds, 28% of the total.
Japan was the country with the largest amount of US debt in December, with approximately $1,185.5 billion, followed by the United Kingdom, with $866 billion.

