Trade union density rate in Denmark
Denmark: Trade union density rate was 66.98 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Denmark, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Denmark is 66.98, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Denmark peaked at 74.46 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 66.74, in 2017.
Denmark ranks 2nd of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74.46 | — |
| 2001 | 73.92 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 73.59 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 72.39 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 71.67 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 71.5 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 69.69 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 69.02 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 68.78 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 68.86 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 68.14 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 68.72 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 69.01 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 68.84 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 68.46 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 68.19 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 67.36 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 66.74 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 67.55 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 66.98 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.39 | 68.78 | 74.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68 | 66.74 | 69.01 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More work & labour data for Denmark
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1326 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3351 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,829 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 485.03 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,899 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,964 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,863 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Denmark?
- Trade union density rate in Denmark was 66.98 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 74.46 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.74 in 2017.
- How does Denmark rank for trade union density rate?
- Denmark ranks 2nd out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark 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.