Corporate insolvency levels in Ireland have remained broadly stable over the past three years, according to PwC’s latest Insolvency Barometer, published today, reflecting the resilience of Irish businesses despite persistent economic headwinds.
PwC recorded 848 insolvencies in 2025, slightly down from 868 in 2024 but still above the 736 cases seen in 2023.
Since the start of 2023, insolvencies have averaged 204 per quarter, underlining a steady trend despite periodic fluctuations.
PwC attributes this consistency to Ireland’s strong recent economic performance, which has helped many businesses navigate inflation, interest rate uncertainty and global volatility.
Using its insolvency rate metric — insolvencies per 10,000…