Bankruptcies: Corporate bankruptcies at their highest level in more than 20 years
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Corporate Bankruptcies Hit Two-Decade HighIn Q1 2026, 4573 insolvencies were recorded, surpassing levels seen in the 2009 financial crisis and marking a 20-year peak.
- In the first quarter of 2026, Germany recorded 4573 insolvencies among corporations, the highest number in over 20 years.
- This figure exceeded the 2009 financial crisis levels and was 71% above the average March count from 2016 to 2019.
- The construction and retail sectors were most affected, with Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and North Rhine-Westphalia reporting regional peaks.
- The Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle forecasts that elevated insolvency rates will likely continue into the next quarter.
It is possible that the very high values from March could be repeated.— Steffen Müller, head of insolvency research at IWH, commenting on the insolvency trend: March values could be repeated.
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Key FactsSignificant Increase in Company Insolvencies in Germany
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- Insolvencies in Germany showed a 22.9 percent increase in October compared to the previous year.
- The current wave of insolvencies is attributed to prolonged economic weakness and sharply rising costs.
- Experts anticipate that the number of company bankruptcies will rise to around 20,000 in 2023, which remains relatively low compared to historical data.
- Companies in the hospitality sector and those with high debt levels are particularly affected by the pressure of increasing costs.
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