In Germany, the number of corporate bankruptcies in April 2026 reached nearly 2,300, which is 7.1% higher than the same period last year. This data was published by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany.
According to the agency's report, April has become the second highest month for registered bankruptcy applications since at least 2018. A higher figure was only recorded in March 2026, when applications exceeded 2,300. The most bankruptcies were recorded in the transport, warehousing logistics, hospitality and restaurant sectors, as well as in construction.
From January to April 2026, around 8,500 bankruptcy applications were submitted by legal entities in the country, which is 6.7% more than in the same period of 2025.
During this time, the total volume of creditors' claims against the companies declared bankrupt amounted to 13.9 billion euros. This is significantly lower than last year's figure, when the total value of claims reached 22.5 billion euros. The statistical office explained that this difference is due to the fact that in 2025, there were more large enterprises among those that declared bankruptcy.
In recent years, the German economy has been in a prolonged downturn. Initially, this was due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and later the situation worsened due to the cessation of Russian natural gas supplies and the conflict surrounding Iran.
Earlier, the Bild newspaper, citing a study by Allianz Trade, a company operating in the field of credit insurance, reported that in 2026, the number of bankruptcies in Germany could reach the highest level in the last 14 years.
