Trade union density rate in Italy
Italy: Trade union density rate was 32.5 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Trade union density rate in Italy, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Italy stood at 32.5. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Italy peaked at 35.71 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32.5, in 2019.
That places Italy 15th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Trade union density rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.01 | — |
| 2001 | 34.43 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 33.82 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 33.56 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 33.87 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 33.75 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 33.58 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 34.04 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 33.93 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 34.7 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 35.32 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 35.15 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 35.46 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 35.71 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 35.39 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 34.22 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 33.57 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 33.23 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 32.64 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 32.5 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.07 | 33.56 | 35.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.32 | 32.5 | 35.71 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.662 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 44,671 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,512 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 17,865 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Italy?
- Trade union density rate in Italy was 32.5 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 35.71 in 2013.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.5 in 2019.
- How does Italy rank for trade union density rate?
- Italy ranks 15th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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.