Trade union density rate in Netherlands
Netherlands: Trade union density rate was 15.39 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Netherlands, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Netherlands stood at 15.39. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Netherlands peaked at 22.33 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 15.39, in 2019.
That places Netherlands 49th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.33 | — |
| 2001 | 21.57 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 21.41 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 20.95 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 21.3 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 21 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 20.34 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 19.36 | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 19.25 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 19.16 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 19.27 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 19.34 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 18.85 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 18.21 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 18.13 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 17.72 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 17.32 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 16.8 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 16.51 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 15.39 | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.67 | 19.16 | 22.33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.75 | 15.39 | 19.34 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More work & labour data for Netherlands
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 5,256 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 66.71 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 10,535 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 130,584 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 94,797 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 64.03 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.4 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.1112 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Netherlands?
- Trade union density rate in Netherlands was 15.39 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 22.33 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.39 in 2019.
- How does Netherlands rank for trade union density rate?
- Netherlands ranks 49th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.