About one-quarter of the total U.S. national debt is held by:

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As of August 2021, approximately 28% of the U.S. national debt was held by federal government agencies, such as the Social Security Trust Fund and the Federal Reserve. China holds approximately 5%, while private citizens (including individuals, corporations, and pension funds) hold about 39%. The remaining debt is held by foreign countries, state and local governments, and other entities.

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