Trade union density rate in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Trade union density rate was 9.35 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Ethiopia, 2005–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Ethiopia is 9.35, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Ethiopia peaked at 9.35 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.1, in 2008.
That places Ethiopia 69th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.54 | — |
| 2008 | 5.1 | -22.0% |
| 2009 | 7.53 | +47.6% |
| 2010 | 7.89 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 8.14 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 8.16 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 8.21 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 8.07 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 8.47 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 8.62 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 8.81 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 8.84 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 9.35 | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.39 | 5.1 | 7.53 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.46 | 7.89 | 9.35 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More work & labour data for Ethiopia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4959 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.1765 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 74,537 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 116,333 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 183,282 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 184,008 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 367,290 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Ethiopia?
- Trade union density rate in Ethiopia was 9.35 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.35 in 2019.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.1 in 2008.
- How does Ethiopia rank for trade union density rate?
- Ethiopia ranks 69th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.