More than 9.1 million companies in Brazil are currently delinquent, reaching a historic high in June [1].
This surge in corporate insolvency signals deepening financial instability for Brazilian businesses, potentially impacting national economic growth and credit availability.
Data from a Serasa Experian survey shows that the total outstanding debt for these delinquent companies has reached R$232.9 billion [1]. This figure represents a 16.67% increase compared to June 2025 [1].
The scale of the crisis is evident in the average debt per company. On average, each delinquent CNPJ owes R$25,508.96 [1]. The average ticket per delinquent account is R$3,515.77 [1].
Companies are not struggling with single debts but multiple obligations. The data indicates an average of seven overdue accounts per delinquent CNPJ [1].
This trend follows a steady climb in insolvency over the past year. Earlier reporting in April noted that the number of delinquent companies had already reached 9 million [7]. The jump to more than 9.1 million by June suggests that the rate of corporate default is continuing to accelerate.
“More than 9.1 million companies in Brazil are currently delinquent”
The record level of corporate delinquency in Brazil indicates a systemic struggle among small and medium enterprises to manage debt loads. With a double-digit increase in total debt over the previous year, the economy faces a risk of increased bankruptcy filings, which could lead to job losses and a contraction in the supply chain as companies fail to pay their vendors.
