Understanding the reporting period
These figures show how many bankruptcy cases were filed nationwide during the previous 12 months. The U.S. Courts updates the totals four times a year, for reporting periods ending March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. For example, the figure for June 30, 2026 includes all cases filed from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It is not a monthly total or a year-to-date total. To measure year-over-year change accurately, we compare each reporting period with the period ending on the same date one year earlier.
Latest Bankruptcy Filing Snapshot
12-month period ending June 30, 2026; published July 28, 2026.
Nonbusiness filings
581,57012.0% increase from the comparable prior-year periodBusiness filings
26,94116.9% increase from the comparable prior-year periodChapter 7
382,16114.7% increase from the comparable prior-year periodChapter 13
215,4907.6% increase from the comparable prior-year periodChapter 11
10,32022.7% increase from the comparable prior-year periodChapter 12
33619.1% increase from the comparable prior-year periodFive-Year Bankruptcy Filing Trend
The default view contains exactly five comparable years ending June 30. The latest period is identified in text and by a stronger border.
| Reporting period | Status | Total filings |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months ending June 30, 2026 | Latest | 608,511 |
| 12 months ending June 30, 2025 | Prior comparable year | 542,529 |
| 12 months ending June 30, 2024 | Prior comparable year | 486,613 |
| 12 months ending June 30, 2023 | Prior comparable year | 418,724 |
| 12 months ending June 30, 2022 | Prior comparable year | 380,634 |
Current Filings by Chapter
| Chapter category | Filings | Share of official total |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7 | 382,161 | 62.8% |
| Chapter 11 | 10,320 | 1.7% |
| Chapter 12 | 336 | 0.1% |
| Chapter 13 | 215,490 | 35.4% |
| Other chapters | 204 | 0.0% |
| Official total | 608,511 | 100.0% |
Other chapters is the difference between the court’s official total and the totals for chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. It is a derived aggregate, not necessarily a standalone category reported by the court. The official total is stored independently.
Business and Nonbusiness Filings
| Court category | Filings | Share | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 26,941 | 4.4% | 16.9% increase |
| Nonbusiness | 581,570 | 95.6% | 12.0% increase |
| Official total | 608,511 | 100.0% | 12.2% increase |
“Nonbusiness” is the court’s official category and consists primarily of consumer filings.
Key Findings
- Total filings showed a 12.2% increase from the comparable prior-year period.
- Chapter 7 represented 62.8% of the official total.
- Chapter 13 represented 35.4% of the official total.
- Business filings showed a 16.9% increase.
- The current total is the highest verified same-quarter value in this dataset.
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Use the controls to filter the server-rendered verified archive. The updater targets official quarterly Table F-2 periods back to 2007; periods appear only after parsing and arithmetic validation. The automated backfill is designed to verify official quarterly records from 2007 forward. The initial checked-in archive contains the five verified June comparison periods; older periods are added only after their source spreadsheets pass validation.
Only quarter-ending months with verified U.S. Courts Table F-2 records in this dataset can be selected. Unverified quarter months remain visible but disabled so the explorer does not show a blank archive.
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Methodology and Official Sources
Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Table F-2 for the latest period. Reports are rolling 12-month totals released quarterly. Five-year comparisons use the same quarter ending date. “Other chapters” is derived as described above. Every record passes internal business/nonbusiness and chapter arithmetic checks. This independent educational page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the federal judiciary.
Suggested Citation and Media Use
USBankruptcyHelp.com, “U.S. Bankruptcy Filing Statistics,” based on Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Table F-2 data for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026, last updated July 28, 2026, https://www.usbankruptcyhelp.com/current-bankruptcy-filing-statistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often are bankruptcy filing statistics updated?
The U.S. Courts publishes rolling 12-month totals quarterly.
Are these calendar-year or year-to-date figures?
No. They are rolling 12-month totals ending on a stated quarter-end date.
Why do the main chapter totals sometimes differ from total filings?
The official total can include filings under chapters other than 7, 11, 12, and 13.
What is the difference between business and nonbusiness filings?
These are the court’s categories. Nonbusiness cases consist primarily of consumer filings.
How far back does the historical data go?
The checked-in verified archive currently begins June 30, 2022. The backfill workflow targets 2007 forward and retains only periods that pass validation.
Where does the data come from?
All underlying figures come from Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Table F-2 data.