Trade union density rate in Malaysia
Malaysia: Trade union density rate was 8.7 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Malaysia, 2000–2018
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Malaysia is 8.7, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Malaysia peaked at 11.12 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 8.44, in 2011.
That places Malaysia 72nd out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.66 | — |
| 2001 | 11.12 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 11.03 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 10.49 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 10.52 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 10.04 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 10.5 | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 10.27 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 10.13 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 9.89 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 9.12 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 8.44 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 9.25 | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 9.08 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 8.91 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 8.78 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 8.81 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 8.68 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 8.7 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.47 | 9.89 | 11.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.86 | 8.44 | 9.25 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More work & labour data for Malaysia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2772 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2563 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6933 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 36,440 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,289 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 21,832 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,194 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 44,026 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Malaysia?
- Trade union density rate in Malaysia was 8.7 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.12 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.44 in 2011.
- How does Malaysia rank for trade union density rate?
- Malaysia ranks 72nd out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.