The bankruptcy rate in accommodation and transportation in AB is rising.

Q3 2025 Data: Company Registrations Rise While Bankruptcies Climb

According to Eurostat data, in the third quarter of 2025, new company registrations across the European Union increased by 4%. However, during the same period, bankruptcy filings rose by 4.4%. This contradictory situation reveals that while growth is occurring in some sectors, financial difficulties are also deepening.

Growth Indicators and Strongest Sectors

In the third quarter of 2025, job registrations in the EU showed an increase across all sectors. The information and communication sector experienced the highest growth rate at 6%. This was followed by construction at 5.9% and transportation at 5.5%. The increase in the number of newly established businesses indicates that the economy is gaining momentum in most areas.

Increase in Bankruptcy Filings: Accommodation and Transportation Sectors Stand Out

However, the rise in bankruptcy filings during the same period presented a troubling picture for the business world. While bankruptcies increased in five sectors, only three sectors recorded a decline. The largest increase was seen in accommodation and food services at a high rate of 20.7%. This was followed by transportation at 18.7% and financial services at 14.1%.

Resilient Sectors: Bankruptcy Decrease in Information and Communication

On the other hand, the information and communication sector saw a 4.8% decrease in bankruptcy numbers. The construction sector experienced a decrease of 3.1%, while the industrial sector had a minor decline of 0.1%. This situation reveals that some sectors are more resilient to challenging economic conditions.