Trade union density rate in Latvia
Latvia: Trade union density rate was 10.65 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Latvia, 2003–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Latvia stood at 10.65. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Latvia peaked at 20.93 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10.65, in 2019.
That places Latvia 65th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20.93 | — |
| 2006 | 17.87 | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 16.59 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 15.09 | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 14.58 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 14.49 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 13 | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 12.69 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 12.46 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 12.54 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 12.46 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 11.46 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 11.5 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 11.04 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 10.65 | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.01 | 14.58 | 20.93 | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.23 | 10.65 | 14.49 | 10 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.2718 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,152 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 365.13 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 470.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 455.07 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 925.37 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Latvia?
- Trade union density rate in Latvia was 10.65 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 20.93 in 2003.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.65 in 2019.
- How does Latvia rank for trade union density rate?
- Latvia ranks 65th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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.