F. Other Indicators
1st Quarter 2025 Report
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The total number of bankruptcy filings in Hawai‘i increased 10.6 percent or by 28 cases for the fourth quarter of 2024, from the same quarter of 2023. In 2024, total filings increased 13.2 percent or 140 cases from the same period of the previous year.
The number of Chapter 7 filings increased 4.1 percent or 7 cases in the fourth quarter of 2024. Chapter 7 filings are intended to liquidate assets and discharge debt. In 2024, Chapter 7 filings increased 9.0 percent or 62 cases from the same period of the previous year.
Chapter 11 filings stayed the same at 4 cases in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 4 cases in the fourth quarter of 2023. In 2024, Chapter 11 filings increased to 8 cases compared
to 7 cases in the previous year. Chapter 11 filings involve the structuring of repayment plans for companies.
Chapter 13 filings were the largest category and increased 23.9 percent or 21 cases in the fourth quarter of 2024, from the same quarter of 2023. In 2024, Chapter 13 filings increased 20.7 percent or 76 cases from the same period of 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
