Business
Business formation, exits, insolvencies, and entrepreneurial dynamism.
Business Exits
Total number of businesses that ceased trading each year, including voluntary closures, mergers, and all other forms of exit. This is distinct from insolvency — most business exits are voluntary.
businesses per year·annual·Updated Jan 2025
371k
Getting Worse
Business Insolvencies
Number of companies entering formal insolvency proceedings each quarter. Note: Insolvency is a formal legal process and is not the same as business closure. Many businesses exit voluntarily without entering insolvency.
businesses per quarter·quarterly·Updated Jan 2026
14k
Getting Worse
Net Business Formation
The difference between new business entries and total business exits each year. Positive values mean the business population is growing; negative means it is shrinking.
businesses per year·annual
-370k
Rising
New Business Formations
Number of new business entries registered in Australia each year.
businesses per year·quarterly·Updated Jan 2025
437
Getting Better