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Key FactsMid-Sized Firms Face Revenue Drop and Rising Bankruptcies

Feb 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de

Data from Datev reveals a consistent decline in revenue and employment within Germany’s mid-sized business sector.

Bankruptcies have notably increased among very small firms and larger mid-sized companies with over 100 employees.

The mid-sized firms’ share of total revenue dropped by four percentage points to 26.2% between 2018 and 2023.

The construction, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors experienced the most significant rise in insolvency cases.

The classic SMEs with up to 100 employees, which recorded the highest growth rates in 2024, show a slight stabilization in 2025.
— The Datev study indicates that classic small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may show stabilization in 2025.

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