Bankruptcies in South Africa decreased to 225 Companies in May from 233 Companies in April of 2026. Bankruptcies in South Africa averaged 171.99 Companies from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 476.00 Companies in November of 1998 and a record low of 0.00 Companies in April of 2020. source: Statistics South Africa

Bankruptcies in South Africa is expected to be 150.00 Companies by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Bankruptcies is projected to trend around 135.00 Companies in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 225.00 233.00 Companies May 2026
Changes in Inventories -22424.00 -6246.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Electricity Production 17106.00 18054.00 Gigawatt-hour Apr 2026
Gold Production YoY -0.20 16.60 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY -2.90 1.50 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM -2.70 1.20 percent Apr 2026
Mining Production YoY 8.20 2.50 percent Apr 2026


South Africa Bankruptcies
In South Africa, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
225.00 233.00 476.00 0.00 1980 - 2026 Companies Monthly
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