Trade union density rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Trade union density rate was 18.89 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in New Zealand, 2000–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, trade union density rate in New Zealand stood at 18.89.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in New Zealand peaked at 22.38 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.79, in 2015.
New Zealand ranks 43rd of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.38 | — |
| 2001 | 22.29 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 21.78 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 21.68 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 21.68 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 22.26 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 21.82 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 19.88 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 21.4 | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 21.5 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 21.43 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 20.52 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 20.34 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 19.46 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 18.48 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 17.79 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 18.77 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 18.46 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 19.23 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 18.79 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 18.89 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.67 | 19.88 | 22.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.33 | 17.79 | 21.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.89 | 18.89 | 18.89 | 1 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0748 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0721 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0776 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,994 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,812 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in New Zealand?
- Trade union density rate in New Zealand was 18.89 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 22.38 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.79 in 2015.
- How does New Zealand rank for trade union density rate?
- New Zealand ranks 43rd out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.