Trade union density rate in Argentina

Argentina: Trade union density rate was 27.7 in 2014. ▼ Falling

Latest (2014)
27.7
Change on year
down 8.9%
World rank
23rd
of 86 countries
All-time high
43.84
in 2000
All-time low
27.7
in 2014
Years of data
10
2000–2014

Trade union density rate in Argentina, 2000–2014

0102030402000200720142000: 43.82001: 422005: 372008: 30.72009: 31.92010: 30.12011: 31.82012: 302013: 30.42014: 27.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 27.7 for trade union density rate in 2014. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Argentina peaked at 43.84 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 27.7, in 2014.

Argentina ranks 23rd of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.

Trade union density rate in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Argentina, 2000 to 2014.
Year Value Change
2000 43.84
2001 42 -4.2%
2005 37 -11.9%
2008 30.7 -17.0%
2009 31.9 +3.9%
2010 30.1 -5.6%
2011 31.8 +5.6%
2012 30 -5.7%
2013 30.4 +1.3%
2014 27.7 -8.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37.09 30.7 43.84 5
2010s 30 27.7 31.8 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 20 Canada 29.39 compare
  2. 21 South Africa 29.06 compare
  3. 22 Luxembourg 28.23 compare
  4. 24 Mauritius 27.68 compare
  5. 25 Russian Federation 27.45 compare
  6. 26 Panama 26.32

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Argentina?
Trade union density rate in Argentina was 27.7 in 2014, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 43.84 in 2000.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 27.7 in 2014.
How does Argentina rank for trade union density rate?
Argentina ranks 23rd out of 86 countries with data for 2014.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Trade union density rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Trade union density rate
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
86 places, 1,182 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed

A trade union is defined as a workers' organization constituted for the purpose of furthering and defending the interests of workers. This trade union density rate conveys the number of union members who are employees as a percentage of the total number of employees. For the purpose of this indicator in particular, trade union membership excludes union members who are not in paid employment (self-employed, unemployed, retired, etc.), unless otherwise stated in the notes. The statistics presented in this table result from an ILO data compilation effort (including an annual questionnaire and numerous special enquiries), with contributions from J. Visser. For more information, refer to the Industrial Relations data (IRdata) database description.