German company insolvencies rise 6.6% to 17,252 in January-August
WIESBADEN – November 13, 2026 -- German district courts registered 17,252 corporate insolvency applications from January to August 2026, 6.6% more than a year earlier, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported. Creditor claims moved the other way: they fell by about 30%, from roughly €37.2 billion to roughly €25.9 billion.
Creditor claims drop by €11.3 billion as case numbers rise
The €11.3 billion decline in claims is equivalent to a fall of about 30% (37.2 to 25.9). Destatis attributes it to more economically significant companies having filed in the first eight months of 2025 than in 2026.