How many of the Fortune 500 companies from the 1980s are still in business today and have survived?

As of 2023, approximately half of the Fortune 500 companies from the 1980s are still in business. Many well-known companies from that era have either merged, been acquired, or gone bankrupt, while others have adapted to changing markets and technologies. Notable survivors include major corporations like General Electric and Ford, but many have faced significant challenges to remain relevant. Overall, the landscape of business has changed dramatically over the last few decades.