Trade union density rate in Belgium
Belgium: Trade union density rate was 49.08 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Belgium, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Belgium is 49.08, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Belgium peaked at 57.84 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 49.08, in 2019.
Belgium ranks 6th of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56.41 | — |
| 2001 | 57.84 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 57.12 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 55.76 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 55.06 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 54.91 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 53.73 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 53.55 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 53.38 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 53.81 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 52.7 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 54.04 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 53.75 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 53.03 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 52.72 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 52.27 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 51.58 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 50.72 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 49.96 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 49.08 | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.16 | 53.38 | 57.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.98 | 49.08 | 54.04 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More work & labour data for Belgium
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1395 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,349 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,563 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Belgium?
- Trade union density rate in Belgium was 49.08 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 57.84 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.08 in 2019.
- How does Belgium rank for trade union density rate?
- Belgium ranks 6th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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.