Trade union density rate in Finland
Finland: Trade union density rate was 58.83 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Finland, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Finland recorded 58.83 for trade union density rate in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Finland peaked at 76.61 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 58.83, in 2019.
Finland ranks 4th 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74.23 | — |
| 2001 | 76.61 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 75.72 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 74.52 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 73.55 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 72.72 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 71.9 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 71.06 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 69.86 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 72.46 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 71.39 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 69.64 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 69.18 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 67.52 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 67.77 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 67.55 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 65.67 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 62.89 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 59.99 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 58.83 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.26 | 69.86 | 76.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.04 | 58.83 | 71.39 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More work & labour data for Finland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3571 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.35 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3641 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2994 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,282 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 583.99 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,261 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,341 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,601 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Finland?
- Trade union density rate in Finland was 58.83 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 76.61 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.83 in 2019.
- How does Finland rank for trade union density rate?
- Finland ranks 4th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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.