Trade union density rate in France
France: Trade union density rate was 8.89 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in France, 2000–2018
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2018, trade union density rate in France stood at 8.89.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in France peaked at 12.55 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2007.
That places France 70th out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.55 | — |
| 2001 | 12.22 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 12.17 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 11.11 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 10.63 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 10.59 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 8.63 | -18.5% |
| 2007 | 8.5 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 10.7 | +25.8% |
| 2009 | 8.81 | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 10.76 | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 9.11 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 9.13 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 11.31 | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 9.03 | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 9.03 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 11 | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 9 | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 8.89 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.59 | 8.5 | 12.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 8.89 | 11.31 | 9 |
Countries ranked near France
More work & labour data for France
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 62,374 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,191 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,294 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 68,485 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in France?
- Trade union density rate in France was 8.89 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.55 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2007.
- How does France rank for trade union density rate?
- France ranks 70th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.