Trade union density rate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Trade union density rate was 13.7 in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)
13.7
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
52nd
of 86 countries
All-time high
14
in 2013
All-time low
11.4
in 2012
Years of data
6
2011–2016

Trade union density rate in Bulgaria, 2011–2016

0510152011201320162011: 13.92012: 11.42013: 142014: 13.92015: 13.62016: 13.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Bulgaria is 13.7, measured in 2016.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.

That places Bulgaria 52nd out of 86 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

Trade union density rate in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Bulgaria, 2011 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2011 13.9
2012 11.4 -18.0%
2013 14 +22.8%
2014 13.9 -0.7%
2015 13.6 -2.2%
2016 13.7 +0.7%

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 49 Netherlands 15.39 compare
  2. 50 Portugal 15.29 compare
  3. 51 Switzerland 14.43 compare
  4. 53 Australia 13.66 compare
  5. 54 Brazil 13.03 compare
  6. 55 Indonesia 12.99 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Bulgaria?
Trade union density rate in Bulgaria was 13.7 in 2016, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 14 in 2013.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 11.4 in 2012.
How does Bulgaria rank for trade union density rate?
Bulgaria ranks 52nd out of 86 countries with data for 2016.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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Indicator
Trade union density rate
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
86 places, 1,182 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed

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.