More bankruptcies
Downward trend
Adjusted for court session days, the number of bankruptcies peaked in May 2013 and subsequently began to fall. In August 2015, it reached the lowest level since October 2008. During the next six months, the number of bankruptcies rose almost continuously and then started to decline again. In June, however, the number of bankruptcies started to rise again.
Adjusted for court session days, the number of bankruptcies shows an irregular pattern with ups and downs. Since May 2013 the trend has been downward. In the first half of 2016, the number of bankruptcies is nearly 20 percent down from the first half of 2015.
Most bankruptcies recorded in trade sector
If the number of court session days is not taken into account, 361 businesses and institutions (excluding one-man businesses) were declared bankrupt in June 2016. With a total of 77, the trade sector accounted for the highest number of bankruptcies. In the sector financial institutions, 62 bankruptcies were filed, but these two sectors include the highest number of businesses. In relative terms, the sector hotels and restaurants accounted for the highest number of bankruptcies.
| number | |
|---|---|
| Trade | 77 |
| Financial services | 62 |
| Specialised business services | 49 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Renting; other business services | 21 |
| Accommodation; food | 18 |
| Care | 17 |
| Transport; storage | 16 |
| Information; communciation | 10 |
| Culture; sport; recreation | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
The numbers in this publication are provisional and can be adjusted