Trade union density rate in Canada
Canada: Trade union density rate was 29.39 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Canada, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Canada recorded 29.39 for trade union density rate in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Canada peaked at 30.16 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 28.09, in 2018.
Canada ranks 20th of 86 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.1 | — |
| 2001 | 30.16 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 30.05 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 30.09 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 29.76 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 29.78 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 29.39 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 29.34 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 29.09 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 29.39 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 29.34 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 28.98 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 29.28 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 29.19 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 28.41 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 28.59 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 28.39 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 28.44 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 28.09 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 28.29 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 29.39 | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.72 | 29.09 | 30.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.7 | 28.09 | 29.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.39 | 29.39 | 29.39 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Canada?
- Trade union density rate in Canada was 29.39 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 30.16 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.09 in 2018.
- How does Canada rank for trade union density rate?
- Canada ranks 20th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada 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.