Overview
- The Hessian statistical office reported 2,077 corporate insolvencies in 2025, up nearly 26% from 2024.
- Construction recorded 406 cases, the most of any sector, with insolvencies registered across almost all industries.
- At least 8,100 employees were affected, a minimum because many filings lack staff data.
- Personal bankruptcies also rose to 4,950, exceeding the prior year by more than five percent.
- Creditreform estimated 23,900 corporate insolvencies nationwide in 2025, and reporting indicates no clear turnaround in 2026 yet.