Trade union density rate in Israel

Israel: Trade union density rate was 25.09 in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
25.09
World rank
30th
of 86 countries
All-time high
45.65
in 2000
All-time low
25.09
in 2017
Years of data
9
2000–2017

Trade union density rate in Israel, 2000–2017

010203040502000200820172000: 45.62003: 402004: 392005: 362006: 31.72007: 32.92008: 31.82012: 25.12017: 25.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2017, trade union density rate in Israel stood at 25.09. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is down 23.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Israel peaked at 45.65 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 25.09, in 2017.

Israel ranks 30th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Trade union density rate in Israel, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Israel, 2000 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2000 45.65
2003 40 -12.4%
2004 39 -2.5%
2005 36 -7.7%
2006 31.73 -11.8%
2007 32.88 +3.6%
2008 31.75 -3.4%
2012 25.11 -20.9%
2017 25.09 -0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 36.72 31.73 45.65 7
2010s 25.1 25.09 25.11 2

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 27 Austria 26.24 compare
  2. 28 Hong Kong, China 26.06 compare
  3. 29 Ireland 25.39 compare
  4. 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 24.3 compare
  5. 32 Zambia 23.92 compare
  6. 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23.36 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Israel?
Trade union density rate in Israel was 25.09 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 45.65 in 2000.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 25.09 in 2017.
How does Israel rank for trade union density rate?
Israel ranks 30th out of 86 countries with data for 2017.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Israel 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.