Trade union density rate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Trade union density rate was 11.9 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Bangladesh, 2000–2018
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2018, trade union density rate in Bangladesh stood at 11.9.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Bangladesh peaked at 26.34 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.06, in 2012.
Bangladesh ranks 62nd of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Trade union density rate in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.34 | — |
| 2006 | 14.13 | -46.3% |
| 2008 | 12.57 | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 11.29 | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 10.06 | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 11.9 | +18.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.68 | 12.57 | 26.34 | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.08 | 10.06 | 11.9 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More work & labour data for Bangladesh
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4763 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5215 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 117,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 84,090 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 104,333 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 104,263 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 208,597 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Bangladesh?
- Trade union density rate in Bangladesh was 11.9 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 26.34 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.06 in 2012.
- How does Bangladesh rank for trade union density rate?
- Bangladesh ranks 62nd out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.