In 2012, there were 1,112 corporate insolvencies compared with 1,579 in 2011, which is about 30% decrease. The largest number of insolvencies was in construction.

This information can be found in the Statistical Yearbook of Iceland 2013, published today. The statistical yearbook offers a wealth of information on social and economic indicators in Iceland, such as the following:

• Participation of voters in general elections was 81.5% in 2013
• Each individual attends the theatre once a year
• Never before have more students graduated with a Ph.D.
• Unemployment rate decreases
• A significant increase in area of protected natural monuments
• The total catch increased by 26%
  

A copy of the Statistical Yearbook of Iceland 2013 can be purchased online for 3,500 ISK. The yearbook can also be accessed online free of charge.

Statistical Yearbook of Iceland 2013 – Publication