Summary - Company Insolvency Statistics April to June 2021
Published 30 July 2021
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Total company insolvencies rose this quarter, driven by an increase in the number of CVLs
Number of company insolvencies in Q2 2021 (upper bars; darker) and Q1 2021 (lower bars; lighter)
| Q2 2021 | % change from Q1 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total company insolvencies | 3,116 | +31% |
| Creditors’ voluntary liquidations | 2,819 | +39% |
| Compulsory liquidations | 102 | -11% |
| Other company insolvencies | 195 | -13% |
Despite the increase in company insolvencies from last quarter, they remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
The 12 month liquidation rate per 10,000 active companies increased slightly from last quarter
