Business Survival Rates by Industry

What share of businesses in each industry survive 5 years — based on U.S. Census Bureau Business Dynamics Statistics. 608 industries covered.

Accommodation & Food Services

14 shown

Administrative Services

38 shown

Solid Waste Landfill

1,503 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Solid Waste Collection

8,038 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Other Waste Collection

8,038 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Facilities Support Services

2,016 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Security Guards and Patrol Services

19,038 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

19,038 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Remediation Services

9,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Locksmiths

19,038 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Investigation Services

19,038 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Septic Tank and Related Services

9,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services

9,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Materials Recovery Facilities

9,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

All Other Support Services

16,003 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Convention and Trade Show Organizers

16,003 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Packaging and Labeling Services

16,003 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Office Administrative Services

29,033 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Travel Agencies

10,611 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Tour Operators

10,611 firms

52%

5-yr survival

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

10,611 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Convention and Visitors Bureaus

10,611 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Landscaping Services

177,110 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Janitorial Services

177,110 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

177,110 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

177,110 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

177,110 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Private Mail Centers

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Document Preparation Services

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

All Other Business Support Services

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Collection Agencies

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Telephone Answering Services

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Repossession Services

19,450 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Temporary Help Services

26,532 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Employment Placement Agencies

26,532 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Executive Search Services

26,532 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Professional Employer Organizations

26,532 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Agriculture & Forestry

9 shown

Arts & Entertainment

21 shown

Construction

31 shown

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

7,566 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

177,201 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

177,201 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Other Building Equipment Contractors

177,201 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

4,062 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

36,302 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Industrial Building Construction

36,302 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Site Preparation Contractors

68,453 firms

58%

5-yr survival

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

68,453 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Land Subdivision

3,678 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Roofing Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Masonry Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Framing Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Siding Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Glass and Glazing Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors

88,283 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Finish Carpentry Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Drywall and Insulation Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Flooring Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Tile and Terrazzo Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Other Building Finishing Contractors

109,078 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Residential Remodelers

174,642 firms

46%

5-yr survival

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

174,642 firms

46%

5-yr survival

New Housing For-Sale Builders

174,642 firms

46%

5-yr survival

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

174,642 firms

46%

5-yr survival

Education

15 shown

Finance & Insurance

28 shown

Credit Unions

8,926 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Commercial Banking

8,926 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Savings Institutions

8,926 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Portfolio Management

52,814 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Investment Advice

52,814 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Miscellaneous Intermediation

52,814 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities

52,814 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities

52,814 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

114,626 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Claims Adjusting

114,626 firms

60%

5-yr survival

All Other Insurance Related Activities

114,626 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds

114,626 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Securities Brokerage

7,890 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Investment Banking and Securities Dealing

7,890 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Commodity Contracts Brokerage

7,890 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Commodity Contracts Dealing

7,890 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Direct Title Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

48%

5-yr survival

Direct Life Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

48%

5-yr survival

All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation

12,088 firms

43%

5-yr survival

Real Estate Credit

12,088 firms

43%

5-yr survival

Consumer Lending

12,088 firms

43%

5-yr survival

Sales Financing

12,088 firms

43%

5-yr survival

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers

12,705 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

12,705 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation

12,705 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Other Financial Vehicles

1,532 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Health Care

35 shown

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

2,437 firms

89%

5-yr survival

Community Food Services

11,267 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Other Community Housing Services

11,267 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Temporary Shelters

11,267 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Emergency and Other Relief Services

11,267 firms

78%

5-yr survival

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

26,098 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

26,098 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

26,098 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Family Planning Centers

26,098 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Kidney Dialysis Centers

26,098 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Offices of Dentists

111,677 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Child Day Care Services

58,834 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

9,802 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

128,948 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

128,948 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Offices of Chiropractors

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

63,046 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Other Individual and Family Services

63,046 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Offices of Optometrists

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Child and Youth Services

63,046 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Offices of Podiatrists

151,050 firms

66%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

10,354 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Ambulance Services

10,354 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

3,714 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

16,989 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

16,989 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities

11,109 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

11,109 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Other Residential Care Facilities

3,395 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Home Health Care Services

25,764 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Diagnostic Imaging Centers

7,899 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Medical Laboratories

7,899 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Information

22 shown

Management of Companies

3 shown

Manufacturing

112 shown

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing

3,550 firms

84%

5-yr survival

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing

3,550 firms

84%

5-yr survival

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing

836 firms

84%

5-yr survival

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

1,094 firms

82%

5-yr survival

Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)

1,662 firms

81%

5-yr survival

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing

1,942 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing

1,942 firms

80%

5-yr survival

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

6,697 firms

78%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

4,785 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Other Animal Food Manufacturing

1,136 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

4,785 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

4,572 firms

77%

5-yr survival

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

4,572 firms

77%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

1,750 firms

77%

5-yr survival

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing

1,001 firms

77%

5-yr survival

Metal Heat Treating

4,572 firms

77%

5-yr survival

Meat Processed from Carcasses

2,857 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

2,857 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

3,361 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

3,361 firms

76%

5-yr survival

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

1,242 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping

3,361 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing

3,361 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

2,522 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

1,208 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

1,260 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Sawmills

2,433 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing

5,234 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing

2,640 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Industrial Mold Manufacturing

5,234 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Machine Tool Manufacturing

5,234 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

5,234 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing

870 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Hardware Manufacturing

458 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Plate Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

2,277 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

2,952 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

2,952 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing

12,393 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

2,952 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Construction Machinery Manufacturing

2,277 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Truss Manufacturing

960 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Machine Shops

19,834 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing

19,834 firms

72%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

5,286 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Boat Building

1,174 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

1,236 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing

1,459 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

5,286 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

19,834 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

1,464 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

1,621 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing

1,621 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Breweries

10,579 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Wineries

10,579 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Distilleries

10,579 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

3,903 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

3,903 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

3,903 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

3,903 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

3,903 firms

70%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

1,631 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing

3,295 firms

68%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Other Millwork (including Flooring)

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate

1,582 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing

3,295 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Fruit and Vegetable Canning

1,469 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing

7,671 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

19,572 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Commercial Screen Printing

19,572 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Support Activities for Printing

19,572 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing

775 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass

1,174 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

953 firms

65%

5-yr survival

Sign Manufacturing

13,107 firms

64%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

13,107 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing

13,107 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

13,107 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

2,086 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing

3,882 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

3,882 firms

64%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

3,882 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing

2,086 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Musical Instrument Manufacturing

13,107 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

8,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Dental Laboratories

7,215 firms

63%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

3,398 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

7,215 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills

3,398 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

7,215 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

654 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

63%

5-yr survival

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

2,030 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

2,030 firms

62%

5-yr survival

All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing

658 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Curtain and Linen Mills

1,138 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Retail Bakeries

11,052 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Commercial Bakeries

11,052 firms

59%

5-yr survival

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

1,181 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

631 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

3,332 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

3,332 firms

40%

5-yr survival

Mining & Oil/Gas

6 shown

Other Services

45 shown

Religious Organizations

176,829 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

13,145 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Cemeteries and Crematories

13,145 firms

76%

5-yr survival

Other Social Advocacy Organizations

17,275 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

17,275 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Human Rights Organizations

17,275 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Civic and Social Organizations

21,623 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)

48,661 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Business Associations

48,661 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations

48,661 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Professional Organizations

48,661 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Political Organizations

48,661 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Grantmaking Foundations

18,884 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services

18,884 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Voluntary Health Organizations

18,884 firms

71%

5-yr survival

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

18,668 firms

66%

5-yr survival

General Automotive Repair

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Car Washes

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Automotive Transmission Repair

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Automotive Exhaust System Repair

135,684 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)

22,298 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

22,298 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Linen Supply

22,298 firms

60%

5-yr survival

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

43,241 firms

56%

5-yr survival

All Other Personal Services

43,241 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Parking Lots and Garages

43,241 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Beauty Salons

125,871 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Nail Salons

125,871 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Other Personal Care Services

125,871 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Barber Shops

125,871 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

19,006 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

125,871 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Footwear and Leather Goods Repair

19,006 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Professional Services

48 shown

Offices of Lawyers

147,965 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Engineering Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Architectural Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Building Inspection Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

147,965 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Testing Laboratories

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Landscape Architectural Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

All Other Legal Services

147,965 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Drafting Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

82,804 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Offices of Certified Public Accountants

104,020 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Other Accounting Services

104,020 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Tax Preparation Services

104,020 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Payroll Services

104,020 firms

62%

5-yr survival

Veterinary Services

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Photography Studios, Portrait

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Commercial Photography

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Translation and Interpretation Services

58,460 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

15,795 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

15,795 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

15,795 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Research and Development in Nanotechnology

15,795 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Advertising Agencies

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Public Relations Agencies

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Other Services Related to Advertising

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Outdoor Advertising

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Direct Mail Advertising

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Advertising Material Distribution Services

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Media Representatives

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Media Buying Agencies

29,104 firms

55%

5-yr survival

Graphic Design Services

30,758 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Interior Design Services

30,758 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Other Specialized Design Services

30,758 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Industrial Design Services

30,758 firms

52%

5-yr survival

Custom Computer Programming Services

106,280 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Computer Systems Design Services

106,280 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Other Computer Related Services

106,280 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Computer Facilities Management Services

106,280 firms

49%

5-yr survival

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Marketing Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Other Management Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Environmental Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Human Resources Consulting Services

162,559 firms

45%

5-yr survival

Real Estate

18 shown

Retail Trade

63 shown

All Other General Merchandise Stores

6,488 firms

90%

5-yr survival

Other Building Material Dealers

30,090 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

23,904 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Tire Dealers

23,904 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Hardware Stores

30,090 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Home Centers

30,090 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Paint and Wallpaper Stores

30,090 firms

80%

5-yr survival

Pharmacies and Drug Stores

37,589 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

37,589 firms

75%

5-yr survival

All Other Health and Personal Care Stores

37,589 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Food (Health) Supplement Stores

37,589 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Optical Goods Stores

37,589 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

56,537 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Other Gasoline Stations

56,537 firms

73%

5-yr survival

Jewelry Stores

12,994 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Women's Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Floor Covering Stores

15,514 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

All Other Home Furnishings Stores

15,514 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Family Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Clothing Accessories Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Men's Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Window Treatment Stores

15,514 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers

10,610 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Boat Dealers

10,610 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Recreational Vehicle Dealers

10,610 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

29,649 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Furniture Stores

11,433 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Used Merchandise Stores

11,785 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Book Stores

3,004 firms

69%

5-yr survival

News Dealers and Newsstands

3,004 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Shoe Stores

3,854 firms

68%

5-yr survival

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores

65,750 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Convenience Stores

65,750 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Sporting Goods Stores

23,199 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores

11,332 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

23,199 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Outdoor Power Equipment Stores

11,332 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

23,199 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

23,199 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Used Car Dealers

36,288 firms

65%

5-yr survival

New Car Dealers

36,288 firms

65%

5-yr survival

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

41,798 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Tobacco Stores

41,798 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Electronics Stores

11,124 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

41,798 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Art Dealers

41,798 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Household Appliance Stores

11,124 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers

41,798 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

14,269 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Florists

10,280 firms

58%

5-yr survival

All Other Specialty Food Stores

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Meat Markets

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Fruit and Vegetable Markets

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Baked Goods Stores

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Office Supplies and Stationery Stores

14,269 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Confectionery and Nut Stores

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Fish and Seafood Markets

18,236 firms

58%

5-yr survival

Other Direct Selling Establishments

20,860 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Fuel Dealers

20,860 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Vending Machine Operators

2,209 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

44,237 firms

42%

5-yr survival

Transportation

26 shown

School and Employee Bus Transportation

2,220 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Support Activities for Rail Transportation

549 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Navigational Services to Shipping

1,814 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

1,814 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

3,965 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Other Airport Operations

3,965 firms

69%

5-yr survival

Charter Bus Industry

895 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

1,903 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

1,903 firms

61%

5-yr survival

Freight Transportation Arrangement

14,019 firms

57%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Towing

11,134 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

11,134 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

549 firms

54%

5-yr survival

Packing and Crating

1,903 firms

53%

5-yr survival

All Other Support Activities for Transportation

1,903 firms

53%

5-yr survival

Special Needs Transportation

4,983 firms

51%

5-yr survival

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

4,983 firms

51%

5-yr survival

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

42,221 firms

46%

5-yr survival

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

42,221 firms

46%

5-yr survival

Used Household and Office Goods Moving

42,221 firms

46%

5-yr survival

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

1,579 firms

44%

5-yr survival

Limousine Service

6,136 firms

43%

5-yr survival

Taxi Service

6,136 firms

43%

5-yr survival

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

85,244 firms

34%

5-yr survival

General Freight Trucking, Local

85,244 firms

34%

5-yr survival

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

85,244 firms

34%

5-yr survival

Utilities

2 shown

Warehousing

5 shown

Wholesale Trade

67 shown

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

79%

5-yr survival

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

79%

5-yr survival

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

79%

5-yr survival

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

79%

5-yr survival

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

5,960 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

3,335 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

3,335 firms

78%

5-yr survival

Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Livestock Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

75%

5-yr survival

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

74%

5-yr survival

Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers

3,313 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers

3,313 firms

72%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

6,601 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers

6,601 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

70%

5-yr survival

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

67%

5-yr survival

Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

6,150 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers

8,932 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Furniture Merchant Wholesalers

8,932 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

66%

5-yr survival

Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

64%

5-yr survival

Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Footwear Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

59%

5-yr survival

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

28,451 firms

56%

5-yr survival

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival

Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

35%

5-yr survival