- by E on 07/02/2023
Ireland's new company start-up levels reached their lowest point in six years in 2022 due to economic uncertainty brought by rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.
The annual figures released reveal that a total of 21,637 new start-ups were registered in 2022, the lowest figure on record since 2016 (21,018). The 2022 figure also marks an overall decrease of 16% in new registrations when compared to 2021.
According to the data, the first half of the year recorded the highest number of new company start-ups (11,167, January - June). July was the worst month for new registrations (1,573) in 2022, while May was the best month for start-ups (1,978).
Despite the overall decrease in activity among the start-up community in 2022, there were some signs of regrowth, with two consecutive months of increase recorded in November and December.
Insolvency figures for 2022 were up 17% YoY and a total of 105 start-ups entered bankruptcy in 2022, a 47% YoY increase. While the number of start-ups entering examinership was down 7% and those entering receivership also dropped by 9%.
Female directorships accounted for 18.06% of start-ups in 2022, a 0.79% increase YoY. While male directorships of start-ups in Ireland saw a 0.78% increase, up to 41.06% compared to 40.28% a 2021.
Manufacturing (-6%) and leasing (-14%), traditionally strong performing sectors for the Irish economy, both dipped in 2022.
Regional overview 2022 vs 2021
Of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland, a total of 23 recorded a decrease in new company start-ups for 2022.
Dublin homed the highest number of start-ups in Ireland with 9,433, with Dublin 10 recording the highest YoY percentage increase (+125%) in the capital followed by Dublin 7 (+96%), Dublin 8 (+59%), Dublin 5 (46%) and Dublin 17 (41%).
Sectoral overview 2022 vs 2021
In 2022 the majority of industries experienced a similar decline in start-up activity:
Insolvencies: 2022 vs 2021
The overall insolvency rate for 2022 was up 17% compared YoY to 2021, totalling 592 insolvencies for the year.
Within this period, the largest numbers of insolvencies were recorded in the month of December, with a total of 101, an increase of 57 compared to December of 2021. February was the least insolvent month with a total of 23 insolvencies.
Keep an eye out for our blog next week, where our MD Christine Cullen will be commenting on the the annual figures.
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