Trade union density rate in Ireland
Ireland: Trade union density rate was 25.39 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Ireland, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, trade union density rate in Ireland stood at 25.39.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Ireland peaked at 35.93 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 23.29, in 2016.
Ireland ranks 29th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.93 | — |
| 2001 | 35.59 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 35.44 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 35.21 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 34.24 | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 33.17 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 31.78 | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 30.46 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 30.89 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 31.94 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 31.8 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 31.7 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 29.99 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 28.36 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 26.05 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 25.2 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 23.29 | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 24.15 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 24.03 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 24.85 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 25.39 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.47 | 30.46 | 35.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.94 | 23.29 | 31.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.39 | 25.39 | 25.39 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4574 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4405 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9335 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,354 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,447 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,638 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,286 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Ireland?
- Trade union density rate in Ireland was 25.39 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 35.93 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.29 in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for trade union density rate?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.