Based on the available data, the percentage of new businesses still in operation after 4 years is approximately 57.3%.
Here's the breakdown from a LendingTree analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, as of April 7, 2025:
- Within 1 year: 21.5% of businesses fail, meaning 78.5% survive.
- After 2 years: 34.9% of businesses fail, meaning 65.1% survive.
- After 3 years: 40.8% of businesses fail, meaning 59.2% survive.
- After 4 years: 42.7% of businesses fail, meaning 57.3% survive.
- After 5 years: 48.4% of businesses fail, meaning 51.6% survive.
- After 10 years: 65.1% of businesses fail, meaning 34.9% survive.
It's important to note that these are overall averages, and the survival rate can vary significantly depending on factors such as the industry, economic conditions, location, and the entrepreneur's experience and resources.