Swiss Company Bankruptcies Hit Historic High in 2024

Corporate insolvencies surge 15% to record levels, with significant variations across cantons

Key Takeaways

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Swiss company bankruptcies increased by 15% in 2024
Corporate insolvencies reached 11,506 cases in 2024
Construction industry accounted for 20% of all bankruptcies
New company formations increased by 2% in 2024

By The Numbers

11,506

Total company bankruptcies in 2024

53,000

New companies registered in 2024

32,618

Commercial register deletions

8,779

Private bankruptcies in 2024

They Said

"The number of pure corporate insolvencies (+18%), i.e. bankruptcy publications due to over-indebtedness, climbed particularly sharply"
— Creditreform report

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Record-Breaking Bankruptcy Surge

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Regional and Sectoral Analysis

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New Business Formation Trends

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Economic Implications and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Swiss company bankruptcies rise to record high in 2024

SWI swissinfo.ch

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