Trade union density rate in Colombia
Colombia: Trade union density rate was 4.65 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Colombia, 2008–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 4.65 for trade union density rate in 2019.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Colombia peaked at 6.52 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.38, in 2009.
That places Colombia 82nd out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.82 | — |
| 2009 | 3.38 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 3.56 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 3.67 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 4.26 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 6.52 | +53.0% |
| 2014 | 5.74 | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 5.41 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 5.25 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 4.77 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 4.7 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 4.65 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6 | 3.38 | 3.82 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.85 | 3.56 | 6.52 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Colombia?
- Trade union density rate in Colombia was 4.65 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.52 in 2013.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.38 in 2009.
- How does Colombia rank for trade union density rate?
- Colombia ranks 82nd out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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.