NPR
More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Personal bankruptcy filings in the United States increased approximately 48 percent between 2022 and 2025, according to available data. The current rate remains below levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5896065/personal-bankruptcy-rates-rising