Trade union density rate in Ghana
Ghana: Trade union density rate was 16.84 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Ghana, 2008–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 16.84 for trade union density rate in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Ghana peaked at 17.69 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 14.87, in 2010.
That places Ghana 46th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16.65 | — |
| 2009 | 15.36 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 14.87 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 15.12 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 15.32 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 15.51 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 15.62 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 16.9 | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 17.69 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 17.43 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 17.05 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 16.84 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.01 | 15.36 | 16.65 | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.23 | 14.87 | 17.69 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 43 New Zealand 18.89 compare
- 44 Republic of Moldova 18.58 compare
- 45 Chile 17.09 compare
- 47 Japan 16.8 compare
- 48 Germany 16.25 compare
- 49 Netherlands 15.39 compare
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Ghana?
- Trade union density rate in Ghana was 16.84 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 17.69 in 2016.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.87 in 2010.
- How does Ghana rank for trade union density rate?
- Ghana ranks 46th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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.