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Bankruptcies, Q4 2010

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Fewer bankruptcies

In the fourth quarter of 2010, the number of bankruptcies was 1 035, which is a decline of 12.5 per cent compared with the same quarter the previous year. In 2010 as a whole, the number of bankruptcies went down by 11.5 per cent compared with 2009.

Bankruptcies, by quarter. 1st quarter 2000-4th quarter 2010

The total number of bankruptcies in 2010 was 4 435. From 2009 to 2010, the largest decline in both percentage terms and absolute figures was in the county of Sør-Trøndelag, with 35 per cent, or 104 fewer bankruptcies.

Seven out of ten bankruptcies; a total of 3 161, were related to enterprises (except sole proprietorships). Compared with 2009, this number fell by 17 per cent. The largest decline in absolute figures was in wholesale and retail trade, with a total of 233 fewer bankruptcies, followed by construction with a drop of 113 bankruptcies.

The remaining 1 274 bankruptcies were related to sole proprietorships and personal bankruptcies. In this group, there was an increase of 6 per cent compared with 2009. One out of three sole proprietorships that went bankrupt last year were in the construction business.

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