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type: faq
title: "What percentage of startups fail within the first five years?"
description: "About 50% of startups close within their first five years, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survival data. The odds shift a lot depending on your i"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What percentage of startups fail within the first five years?

About 50% of startups close within their first five years, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survival data. The odds shift a lot depending on your i

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