Trade union density rate in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Trade union density rate was 20.54 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Costa Rica, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 20.54 for trade union density rate in 2019. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Costa Rica peaked at 20.54 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.36, in 2007.
That places Costa Rica 40th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.23 | — |
| 2001 | 13.62 | -16.1% |
| 2002 | 14.38 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 14.45 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 13.87 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 13.16 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 12.74 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 11.36 | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 11.81 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 12.56 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 12.83 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 13.37 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 13.14 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 13.72 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 12.37 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 18.58 | +50.2% |
| 2016 | 19.34 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 19.33 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 19.45 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 20.54 | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.42 | 11.36 | 16.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.27 | 12.37 | 20.54 | 10 |
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More work & labour data for Costa Rica
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9977 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,205 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 569.35 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,908 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,776 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Costa Rica?
- Trade union density rate in Costa Rica was 20.54 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 20.54 in 2019.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.36 in 2007.
- How does Costa Rica rank for trade union density rate?
- Costa Rica ranks 40th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.