Bankruptcies in the United States increased to 23309 Companies in the first quarter of 2025 from 23107 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2024. Bankruptcies in the United States averaged 40678.89 Companies from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 82446.00 Companies in the fourth quarter of 1987 and a record low of 12748.00 Companies in the second quarter of 2022. source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Bankruptcies in the United States is expected to be 24000.00 Companies by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Bankruptcies is projected to trend around 26400.00 Companies in 2026 and 18100.00 Companies in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 23309.00 23107.00 Companies Mar 2025



United States Bankruptcies
In the United States, bankruptcy is a legal procedure for dealing with debt problems of individuals and businesses; specifically, a case filed under one of the chapters of title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23309.00 23107.00 82446.00 12748.00 1980 - 2025 Companies Quarterly
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