In a multilayer ceramic electronic component, a first organic layer covers from a first base electrode layer to at least a portion of the surface of a laminated body, and a second organic layer covers from a second base electrode layer to at least a portion of the surface of the laminated body, and a first plating layer includes a leading end in contact with the first organic layer, with the first organic layer of about 5 nm or more and about 500 nm or less in thickness at an end of the first base electrode layer, and a second plating layer has a leading end in contact with the second organic layer, with the second organic layer of about 5 nm or more and about 500 nm or less in thickness at an end of the second base electrode layer.