Trade union density rate in China
China: Trade union density rate was 44.25 in 2017. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in China, 2008–2017
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in China is 44.25, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in China peaked at 44.56 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30.4, in 2008.
China ranks 8th of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Trade union density rate in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30.4 | — |
| 2009 | 32.69 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 34.73 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 37.8 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 41.16 | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 42.56 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 43.22 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 43.86 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 44.56 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 44.25 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.55 | 30.4 | 32.69 | 2 |
| 2010s | 41.52 | 34.73 | 44.56 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for China
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.74 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0615 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.12 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 275,362 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 319,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 326,230 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 645,797 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in China?
- Trade union density rate in China was 44.25 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 44.56 in 2016.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.4 in 2008.
- How does China rank for trade union density rate?
- China ranks 8th out of 86 countries with data for 2017.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this China 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.