Trade union density rate in El Salvador

El Salvador: Trade union density rate was 8.73 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
8.73
Change on year
down 19.3%
World rank
71st
of 86 countries
All-time high
17.4
in 2016
All-time low
8.73
in 2018
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Trade union density rate in El Salvador, 2000–2018

0510152000200920182000: 122001: 11.92002: 12.22003: 11.92004: 10.92005: 13.42006: 12.82007: 12.92008: 132009: 15.22010: 15.22011: 14.12012: 9.82013: 162014: 12.52015: 12.92016: 17.42017: 10.82018: 8.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for trade union density rate in El Salvador is 8.73, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.

That represents a change of down 19.3% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in El Salvador peaked at 17.4 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8.73, in 2018.

El Salvador ranks 71st of 86 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Trade union density rate in El Salvador, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in El Salvador, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 11.97
2001 11.93 -0.3%
2002 12.23 +2.5%
2003 11.9 -2.7%
2004 10.93 -8.1%
2005 13.45 +23.1%
2006 12.79 -4.8%
2007 12.95 +1.2%
2008 12.98 +0.2%
2009 15.22 +17.3%
2010 15.16 -0.4%
2011 14.07 -7.2%
2012 9.84 -30.0%
2013 15.97 +62.3%
2014 12.53 -21.5%
2015 12.92 +3.1%
2016 17.4 +34.7%
2017 10.82 -37.8%
2018 8.73 -19.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.63 10.93 15.22 10
2010s 13.05 8.73 17.4 9

Countries ranked near El Salvador

  1. 68 Türkiye 9.85 compare
  2. 69 Ethiopia 9.35 compare
  3. 70 France 8.89 compare
  4. 72 Malaysia 8.7 compare
  5. 73 Hungary 8.65 compare
  6. 74 Philippines 8.49 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in El Salvador?
Trade union density rate in El Salvador was 8.73 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 17.4 in 2016.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 8.73 in 2018.
How does El Salvador rank for trade union density rate?
El Salvador ranks 71st out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this El Salvador 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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Indicator
Trade union density rate
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
86 places, 1,182 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed

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.