Trade union density rate in Malta
Malta: Trade union density rate was 41.89 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Malta, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Malta is 41.89, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Malta peaked at 62.75 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 41.89, in 2020.
Malta ranks 10th of 86 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 62.75 | — |
| 2001 | 61.68 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 62.01 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 60.94 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 62.2 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 59.83 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 59.91 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 59.31 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 54.83 | -7.6% |
| 2009 | 53.9 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 53.88 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 52.74 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 51.97 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 51.05 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 49.09 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 48.57 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 47.51 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 46.88 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 44.05 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 42.87 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 41.89 | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.73 | 53.9 | 62.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.86 | 42.87 | 53.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.89 | 41.89 | 41.89 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More work & labour data for Malta
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.8118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8415 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.2041 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 404.95 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14.3 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 168.51 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 191.42 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 359.93 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Malta?
- Trade union density rate in Malta was 41.89 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 62.75 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.89 in 2020.
- How does Malta rank for trade union density rate?
- Malta ranks 10th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta 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.