Rise in Corporate Insolvencies in Austria Reaches New High

OrganizationsOther ♦ Published: February 24, 2025; 12:57 ♦ (Vindobona)

The tense economic situation led to a significant increase in corporate insolvencies in Austria in 2024. According to the latest data from Creditreform, around 6,700 company bankruptcies were recorded, an increase of 22% compared to the previous year.

The trend in insolvencies will continue to be closely monitored as it is an important indicator of the country's general economic situation. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Gugerell / CC0

The service sector was particularly affected, followed by the construction industry and trade. In trade, 1,199 insolvencies were registered, while business-related services recorded 1,091 and construction 1,062. The accommodation and food service sector was also badly affected with 827 bankruptcies. In contrast, the number of private insolvencies fell slightly by 1.0% to 9,634…