Danish construction bankruptcies drop 39 percent

11/02/2026, 09:12

Danish construction bankruptcies fell by 39 percent in January, outpacing the national average. The sector recorded just 47 failures compared to 77 the previous year.

Denmark’s construction sector recorded a sharp decline in bankruptcies during January 2026. Only 47 construction companies went bankrupt compared to 77 in the same month last year – a drop of 39 percent.

This represents the largest percentage decline among major Danish industries, according to figures from Creditsafe Denmark.

Outperforms national average

While total bankruptcies in Denmark fell 28 percent, the construction sector performed significantly better. Wholesale and retail trade also saw a substantial decline of 38 percent, but construction topped the rankings.

– We’re seeing a general improvement, but construction and retail businesses in particular remain affected by financing conditions and demand, says Morten Kofoed-Larsen, Country Manager at Creditsafe Denmark.

Sector remains vulnerable

Despite the positive trend, construction remains among the most exposed sectors. With 47 bankruptcies in January, the industry trails only wholesale and retail trade as well as banking and financial services.

This suggests that while more construction companies have managed to adapt to economic conditions, the sector remains sensitive to business cycle fluctuations.

A total of 313 bankruptcies were registered in Denmark in January 2026, down from 434 the previous year.