Number of SMEs worldwide 2000-2023

Published by
Einar H. Dyvik,
Aug 6, 2024

There were estimated to be approximately 358 million  small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide in 2023. The number of SMEs dropped slightly in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but increased since.

Estimated number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide from 2000 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

August 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

Supplementary notes

*This definition of SMEs refers to all companies in this estimate that have fewer than 250 employees.
br> Data compiled by Statista: Around 75% of figures based on national sources. Missing values estimates based on multiple regression analysis.

2020 data is estimated (50% influence linear forecast/ 50% corona impact on employee rates)

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