US Leads Major Economies with 51% Five-Year Business Survival Rate
Data from Apollo shows 51% of US businesses survive at least five years, compared to 46% in the EU, 38% in the UK, and 37% in Germany, reflecting a more supportive business environment.
Among the four largest economies tracked by Apollo, the United States posts the highest proportion of companies that remain active five years after starting. The survival rate stands at 51%, ahead of the European Union’s 46%. The United Kingdom and Germany trail further, with only 38% and 37% of firms, respectively, reaching the five-year mark.
The figures highlight the relative advantages of operating in the US, including deeper capital markets, more flexible labor rules, and lighter regulation that together foster a business-friendly climate. The US is therefore regarded as having one of the most supportive environments for company longevity among developed nations.
Source: The Kobeissi Letter