Below you’ll find current and historical data on bankruptcy case filings by chapter. The first table presents filings for the current year-to-date, and the subsequent tables provide annual totals for previous years. This information can be useful for understanding trends in bankruptcy filings over time.
Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter Year-to-Date (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2025)
| Chapter | Filings |
|---|
| Chapter 7 | 76,501 |
| Chapter 11 | 1,760 |
| Chapter 12 | 535 |
| Chapter 13 | 47,928 |
| Total | 126,724 |
Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter: 2024 Annual (Year Ending September 30, 2024)
| Chapter | Filings |
|---|
| Chapter 7 | 298,644 |
| Chapter 11 | 9,012 |
| Chapter 12 | 202 |
| Chapter 13 | 195,971 |
| Total | 503,829 |
Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter: 2023 Annual (Year Ending September 30, 2023)
| Chapter | Filings |
|---|
| Chapter 7 | 248,680 |
| Chapter 11 | 6,473 |
| Chapter 12 | 142 |
| Chapter 13 | 178,214 |
| Total | 433,509 |
Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter: 2022 Annual (Year Ending September 30, 2022)
| Chapter | Filings |
|---|
| Chapter 7 | 229,703 |
| Chapter 11 | 4,762 |
| Chapter 12 | 182 |
| Chapter 13 | 149,077 |
| Total | 383,724 |
Bankruptcy Filings by Chapter: 2021 Annual (Year Ending September 30, 2021)
| Chapter | Filings |
|---|
| Chapter 7 | 310,597 |
| Chapter 11 | 5,622 |
| Chapter 12 | 344 |
| Chapter 13 | 117,784 |
| Total | 434,347 |
Data Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (Table F-2) for annual figures; U.S. Bankruptcy Court Q1 2025 report for YTD.