nuSep 11, 2026, 05:05

More bankruptcies in August than a year ago, hospitality sector hit hardest

Bankruptcies in the Netherlands increased to 304 in August, marking a rise compared to both the previous month and the same period last year. The hospitality and industrial sectors were identified as the hardest hit by these financial closures.

A total of 304 businesses filed for bankruptcy in August, representing an increase of 24 compared to the same month last year and 38 more than in July. To accurately assess the economic landscape, the Central Bureau of Statistics calculated the bankruptcy rate at 8.1 per 100,000 businesses, rising from 7.6 a year earlier. While these figures indicate a growing trend in insolvency, the data helps provide a clearer picture of the current state of the national economy.

The hospitality sector experienced the most significant impact, recording 21 bankruptcies for every 100,000 businesses. Despite this high figure, the sector shows some improvement compared to the previous year when the rate stood at nearly 31. The industrial sector followed as the second hardest-hit category, with a bankruptcy rate of 20.1 per 100,000 companies. These findings highlight the ongoing financial pressures faced by various industries across the country throughout the summer period.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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