Trade union density rate in Estonia
Estonia: Trade union density rate was 6.02 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Estonia, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Estonia is 6.02, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Estonia peaked at 14.02 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.49, in 2015.
That places Estonia 80th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.02 | — |
| 2001 | 14.02 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 12.6 | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 11.03 | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 9.42 | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 8.66 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 8.42 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 7.58 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 6.21 | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 7.6 | +22.4% |
| 2010 | 8.18 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 6.98 | -14.7% |
| 2012 | 6.02 | -13.7% |
| 2013 | 5.63 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 5.29 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 4.49 | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 5.05 | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 4.67 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 5.89 | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 6.02 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.96 | 6.21 | 14.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.82 | 4.49 | 8.18 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More work & labour data for Estonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6763 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1039 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 885.23 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 259.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 417.66 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 407.84 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 825.5 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Estonia?
- Trade union density rate in Estonia was 6.02 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.02 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.49 in 2015.
- How does Estonia rank for trade union density rate?
- Estonia ranks 80th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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.