Trade union density rate in Indonesia

Indonesia: Trade union density rate was 12.99 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
12.99
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
55th
of 86 countries
All-time high
36.4
in 2001
All-time low
6.28
in 2014
Years of data
13
2001–2019

Trade union density rate in Indonesia, 2001–2019

102030402001201020192001: 36.42002: 27.12003: 11.42006: 9.92007: 9.22008: 8.72009: 9.82012: 72014: 6.32016: 17.92017: 14.42018: 14.32019: 13

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2019, trade union density rate in Indonesia stood at 12.99.

That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Indonesia peaked at 36.4 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6.28, in 2014.

That places Indonesia 55th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Trade union density rate in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Indonesia, 2001 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2001 36.4
2002 27.1 -25.5%
2003 11.42 -57.9%
2006 9.9 -13.3%
2007 9.2 -7.1%
2008 8.7 -5.4%
2009 9.8 +12.6%
2012 7 -28.5%
2014 6.28 -10.4%
2016 17.88 +184.8%
2017 14.37 -19.6%
2018 14.32 -0.3%
2019 12.99 -9.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.07 8.7 36.4 7
2010s 12.14 6.28 17.88 6

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 52 Bulgaria 13.7 compare
  2. 53 Australia 13.66 compare
  3. 54 Brazil 13.03 compare
  4. 56 Poland 12.71 compare
  5. 57 Mozambique 12.49 compare
  6. 58 Spain 12.45 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Indonesia?
Trade union density rate in Indonesia was 12.99 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 36.4 in 2001.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.28 in 2014.
How does Indonesia rank for trade union density rate?
Indonesia ranks 55th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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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Indicator
Trade union density rate
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
86 places, 1,182 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed

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.