Multi-Layer Ceramic Electronic Component and Method of Producing the Same

A multi-layer ceramic electronic component, comprising

• a ceramic body including
• a multi-layer unit including
• a capacitance forming unit including
• ceramic layers laminated in a first direction, and
• internal electrodes disposed between the ceramic layers,
• a cover that covers the capacitance forming unit in the first direction, and
• a side surface that faces in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the internal electrodes being exposed from the side surface,
• a side margin that covers the side surface of the multi-layer unit, and
• ridges being rounded and extending in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction,
• the capacitance forming unit including a first region and a second region, the first region being disposed at a center portion in the first direction, the second region being disposed between the cover and the first region, end portions of the internal electrodes in the second direction in the second region being positioned inward in the second direction relative to end portions of the internal electrodes in the second direction in the first region.