Fewer bankruptcies in January

Number of bankruptcies rising

The number of corporate bankruptcies (adjusted for court session days) fluctuates substantially, with rapidly alternating ups and downs. The number peaked in May 2013 (911). It subsequently continued to decline until August 2017 inclusive, after which it remained fairly stable until mid-2020. It then followed a downward trend again, reaching a record low of 109 in August 2021. Since May 2022, the number of bankruptcies has continuously been higher than one year previously.

Most bankruptcies recorded in trade

If the number of court session days is not taken into account, a total of 419 businesses and institutions (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in January. The trade sector had the highest number of bankruptcies, at 79. This is 10 percent fewer than in December.

Trade is among the sectors with the largest number of businesses. In January, relatively the largest number of bankruptcies were declared in the accommodation and food services sector.