In January 12 Percent Fewer Bankruptcies Than a Year Earlier

In January, there were 12 percent fewer bankruptcies than a year earlier, according to CBS. This news report provides insight into recent developments regarding bankruptcies in the Netherlands.

12-2-2026 06:30

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In January, adjusted for court days, 279 companies were declared bankrupt, reports CBS. That is 39 fewer bankruptcies than in the same period a year earlier, a decrease of 12 percent. Compared to December, the number of bankruptcies increased by 6 percent.

The focus of the bankruptcy news report is not only on the development compared to a year earlier but also on the bankruptcy rate. This is the number of declared bankruptcies per 100 thousand companies. The bankruptcy rate provides a clearer picture of the development of the number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands. It also allows better comparison between sectors. The number of companies can fluctuate over time and differ significantly between sectors.

Companies and institutions

Bankruptcy rate lower again than a year earlier

The bankruptcy rate was 7.5 in January. A year earlier, 8.7 companies per 100 thousand were declared bankrupt.

Since the start of the series in 2015, the bankruptcy rate peaked in March 2015 at 24.8. Then a decline began, and in August 2021 a record low of 3.4 was reached. Subsequently, the number of bankruptcies per 100 thousand companies rose again until 2024. After that, the bankruptcy rate stabilized until the fall of 2024. Since then, the trend has been slightly downward.

In January 12 Percent Fewer Bankruptcies Than a Year Earlier

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