Northern Irish business insolvencies increase whilst personal insolvencies fall

22nd December 2025

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that business insolvencies increased whilst personal insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in November 2025. 

The data shows that there were 43 business insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, 169% (2.7 times) higher than in November 2024. The insolvencies comprised of 33 compulsory liquidations, eight CVLs and two CVAs. There were no administrations or receivership appointments.

Personal insolvency data show there were 130 insolvencies in, which was 10% lower than in November 2024.

There were 82 IVAs, 30 bankruptcies and 18 DROs.