A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes a multilayer ceramic element with first through sixth surfaces, a center outer electrode located between a first-side outer electrode and a second-side outer electrode on the multilayer ceramic element. A first plated film is provided on the center outer electrode, second plated films are provided on the first-side outer electrode and the second-side outer electrode, respectively, and a thickness of each of the second plated films is greater than a thickness of the first plated film.