Trade union density rate in Botswana
Botswana: Trade union density rate was 29.96 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Botswana, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, trade union density rate in Botswana stood at 29.96. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Botswana peaked at 29.96 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 13.35, in 2000.
That places Botswana 19th out of 86 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Trade union density rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.35 | — |
| 2009 | 17.72 | +32.7% |
| 2016 | 29 | +63.7% |
| 2017 | 28.06 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 29.11 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 29.36 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 29.96 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.54 | 13.35 | 17.72 | 2 |
| 2010s | 28.88 | 28.06 | 29.36 | 4 |
| 2020s | 29.96 | 29.96 | 29.96 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 16 Taiwan, China 32.23 compare
- 17 Mongolia 30.79 compare
- 18 Uruguay 30.1 compare
- 20 Canada 29.39 compare
- 21 South Africa 29.06 compare
- 22 Luxembourg 28.23 compare
More work & labour data for Botswana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.146 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9387 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,871 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 550.66 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,969 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,837 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Botswana?
- Trade union density rate in Botswana was 29.96 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 29.96 in 2020.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.35 in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for trade union density rate?
- Botswana ranks 19th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana 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.