Trade union density rate in Greece
Greece: Trade union density rate was 18.97 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Greece, 2001–2016
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Greece is 18.97, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 17.9% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Greece peaked at 24.94 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 18.97, in 2016.
Greece ranks 42nd of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Trade union density rate in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24.94 | — |
| 2004 | 24.09 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 22.57 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 22.23 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 23.1 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 18.97 | -17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.87 | 22.57 | 24.94 | 3 |
| 2010s | 21.43 | 18.97 | 23.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 39 Armenia 20.55 compare
- 40 Costa Rica 20.54 compare
- 41 India 19.8 compare
- 43 New Zealand 18.89 compare
- 44 Republic of Moldova 18.58
- 45 Chile 17.09 compare
More work & labour data for Greece
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6597 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.26 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.3231 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,753 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,061 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,215 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 6,276 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Greece?
- Trade union density rate in Greece was 18.97 in 2016, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 24.94 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.97 in 2016.
- How does Greece rank for trade union density rate?
- Greece ranks 42nd out of 86 countries with data for 2016.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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.