Saudi Arabia's US Treasury holdings rise to $140.3B in May

Saudi Arabia's holdings of US Treasuries rose about $181 million month-on-month in May 2026 to $140.3 billion, according to data from the US Department of the Treasury.

The increase follows a $1.2 billion decline in April, when holdings fell to $140.1 billion. May's figure remains below the $142.5 billion peak reached in January.

Saudi Arabia is one of the largest foreign holders of US government debt, though its position has fluctuated in recent months. The kingdom's holdings have ranged between $138 billion and $143 billion over the past year.

The Treasury data does not specify the maturities or types of securities held. The modest May increase comes with oil prices trading in a narrow range and the US dollar index near 104.