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Insolvency statistics in Northern Ireland 2026

Last updated November 2026 · Data to September 2026 · Northern Ireland

Insolvency figures for Northern Ireland, from the Insolvency Service.

189

Individual insolvencies Sep 2026

There were 189 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, September 2026

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

1,599

Individual insolvencies 2025

There were 1,599 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in 2025.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, 2025

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

43

Number of bankruptcies Sep 2026

There were 43 bankruptcies in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, September 2026

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

195

Number of bankruptcies 2025

There were 195 bankruptcies in Northern Ireland in 2025.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, 2025

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

19

Debt relief orders Sep 2026

There were 19 debt relief orders in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, September 2026

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

246

Debt relief orders 2025

There were 246 debt relief orders in Northern Ireland in 2025.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, 2025

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

127

Voluntary arrangements Sep 2026

There were 127 individual voluntary arrangements in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, September 2026

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

1,158

Voluntary arrangements 2025

There were 1,158 individual voluntary arrangements in Northern Ireland in 2025.

Source: Individual insolvencies, September 2026, Table 9, Insolvency Service, 2025

Source of the figures: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), republished by the Insolvency Service. Not seasonally adjusted.

Key points

There were 189 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in September 2026. There were 1,599 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in 2025. There were 43 bankruptcies in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many individual insolvencies were there in Northern Ireland in September 2026?

There were 189 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

How many bankruptcies were there in Northern Ireland in September 2026?

There were 43 bankruptcies in Northern Ireland in September 2026.

How many debt relief orders were there in Northern Ireland in September 2026?

There were 19 debt relief orders in Northern Ireland in September 2026.