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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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- [● 15 SOURCES] Corporate insolvencies in June 2026 rose by 15.8 percent compared to June 2025. radioosnabrueck.de · www.artikel-presse.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · www.dapd.de · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The KÖGL Group filed for insolvency due to a tight economic situation and insufficient orders. www.merkur.de · www.dapd.de · prmitteilung.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.artikel-presse.de · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] There were 38,932 consumer insolvencies reported in Germany during the first half of 2026. radioosnabrueck.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · www.ekonomist.com.tr · www.eu-schwerbehinderung.eu · +7 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The number of corporate insolvencies in the first half of 2026 is the highest since 2013. radioosnabrueck.de · www.artikel-presse.de · www.ekonomist.com.tr · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Insolvency trends in Austria are showing signs of stabilization, with corporate insolvenies decreasing by 1.5% in the first half of 2026. medianet.at
- [● 15 SOURCES] Germany registered 12,812 corporate insolvencies in the first half of 2026. radioosnabrueck.de · www.artikel-presse.de · www.ekonomist.com.tr · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · +7 more
- [DISPUTED] The transport and storage sector experienced the highest insolvency rate with 71.6 cases per 10,000 companies. radioosnabrueck.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · www.ekonomist.com.tr · www.eu-schwerbehinderung.eu · +7 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Creditor claims from corporate insolvencies in the first half of 2026 totaled approximately 18.5 billion euros. radioosnabrueck.de · www.artikel-presse.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.zeit.de · prmitteilung.de · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the largest 10% of insolvent companies, more than 16,000 jobs were affected in August 2026. www.fleischwirtschaft.de