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In November, after adjustment for court days, 307 companies were declared bankrupt, CBS reports. This is 46 fewer bankruptcies than in the same period a year earlier, a decrease of 13 percent. In the first 11 months of 2025, the number of bankruptcies was 15 percent lower than in the same period of 2024. Compared to October 2025, the number of bankruptcies increased by 21 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 100,000 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 vary greatly between sectors.

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