Trade union density rate in Brazil
Brazil: Trade union density rate was 13.03 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Brazil, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Brazil is 13.03, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Brazil peaked at 20.12 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 13.03, in 2019.
Brazil ranks 54th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.07 | — |
| 2001 | 18.45 | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 18.55 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 19.36 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 19.65 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 20 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 20.12 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 18.81 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 19.4 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 19.3 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 18.48 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 17.72 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 17.84 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 17.78 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 17.92 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 16.9 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 16.81 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 14.58 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 13.03 | -10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.37 | 18.45 | 20.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.79 | 13.03 | 18.48 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More work & labour data for Brazil
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7065 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7581 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1001 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 215,063 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 17,625 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 82,304 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 81,060 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 163,364 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Brazil?
- Trade union density rate in Brazil was 13.03 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 20.12 in 2006.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.03 in 2019.
- How does Brazil rank for trade union density rate?
- Brazil ranks 54th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil 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.