Trade union density rate in Mexico
Mexico: Trade union density rate was 12.4 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Mexico, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, trade union density rate in Mexico stood at 12.4.
That represents a change of down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Mexico peaked at 17.17 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12, in 2018.
Mexico ranks 59th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.9 | — |
| 2002 | 17.17 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 16.85 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 15.34 | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 16.74 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 15.58 | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 15.32 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 14.5 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 14.7 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 14 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 13.8 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 13.6 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 13.1 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 12.7 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 12 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 12.4 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 12.4 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.27 | 15.32 | 17.17 | 7 |
| 2010s | 13.33 | 12 | 14.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 56 Poland 12.71 compare
- 57 Mozambique 12.49 compare
- 58 Spain 12.45 compare
- 60 Republic of Korea 12.37 compare
- 61 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12.04 compare
- 62 Bangladesh 11.9 compare
More work & labour data for Mexico
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5539 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5363 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 144,910 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,369 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 65,616 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 64,633 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 130,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Mexico?
- Trade union density rate in Mexico was 12.4 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 17.17 in 2002.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 2018.
- How does Mexico rank for trade union density rate?
- Mexico ranks 59th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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.