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Key findings: P0041 - Statistics of civil cases for debt, May 2026

The total number of civil summonses issued for debt increased by 1,4% in the three months ended May 2026 compared with the three months ended May 2025.

The total number of civil judgements recorded for debt increased by 7,4% in the three months ended May 2026 compared with the three months ended May 2025.

The total value of civil judgements recorded for debt increased by 13,8% in the three months ended May 2026 compared with the three months ended May 2025.