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Germany corporate insolvencies reach highest level since 2013

Germany is experiencing a significant rise in corporate insolvencies, reaching its highest level in the first half of the year since 2013. According to Destatis, 12,812 corporate insolvencies were registered between January and June 2026, a 6.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. In June alone, filings rose by 15.8 percent year-on-year. The transport and storage sector reported the highest insolvency rate at 71.6 cases per 10,000 companies, followed by the hospitality and construction sectors.

Despite the increase in the number of filings, the total value of creditor claims fell to approximately 18.5 billion euros, down from 28.2 billion euros in the first half of 2025. This decline suggests that the bankruptcies in 2026 involve smaller, less economically significant companies compared to the previous year. Consumer insolvencies in Germany also rose, with 38,932 cases reported in the first half of 2026.

In contrast, insolvency trends in Austria show signs of stabilization. Creditreform reported that corporate insolvencies in Austria decreased by 1.5 percent during the first half of 2026, suggesting the wave of insolvencies may have passed its peak.

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Austria · Creditreform · DIHK · Destatis · Germany · IWH · KÖGL-Gruppe · Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle · Statistisches Bundesamt

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