Trade union density rate in Austria
Austria: Trade union density rate was 26.24 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Austria, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Austria is 26.24, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Austria peaked at 37.35 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.24, in 2019.
That places Austria 27th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37.35 | — |
| 2001 | 36.64 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 36.56 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 35.09 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 35.53 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 33.77 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 31.54 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 30.39 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 29.59 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 29.32 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 28.86 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 28.31 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 27.96 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 27.75 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 27.72 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 27.35 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 26.9 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 26.64 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 26.3 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 26.24 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.58 | 29.32 | 37.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.4 | 26.24 | 28.86 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More work & labour data for Austria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2126 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1955 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5124 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,294 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,708 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,399 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Austria?
- Trade union density rate in Austria was 26.24 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 37.35 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.24 in 2019.
- How does Austria rank for trade union density rate?
- Austria ranks 27th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria 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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About this data
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.