F. Other Indicators
1st Quarter 2026 Report
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The total number of bankruptcy filings in Hawai‘i increased 8.2 percent or by 24 cases for the fourth quarter of 2025, from the same quarter of 2024. In 2025, total filings decreased 0.5 percent or 6 cases from the previous year.
The number of Chapter 7 filings, the largest category, increased 5.0 percent or 9 cases in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. Chapter 7 filings are intended to liquidate assets and discharge debt. In 2025, Chapter 7 filings decreased 5.6 percent or 42 cases from the previous year.
Chapter 11 filings increased from 4 cases in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 7 cases in the fourth quarter of 2025. In 2025, Chapter 11 filings increased from 8 cases to 12 cases or by 50.0 percent compared to the previous year. Chapter 11 filings involve the structuring of repayment plans for companies.
Chapter 13 filings increased 11.0 percent or 12 cases in the fourth quarter of 2025, from the same quarter of 2024. In 2025, Chapter 13 filings increased 7.2 percent or 32 cases from the previous year. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to work out repayment arrangements with creditors.
For quarterly bankruptcy statistics, see: https://www.uscourts.gov/statistics-reports/caseload-statistics-data-tables
For District of Hawaii monthly statistics, see: www.hib.uscourts.gov/stats/index_stats.html
