Trade union density rate in Norway
Norway: Trade union density rate was 50.4 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Norway, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Norway stood at 50.4.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Norway peaked at 53.61 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 49.78, in 2015.
That places Norway 5th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.61 | — |
| 2001 | 52.62 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 52.81 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 51.79 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 51.53 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 51.19 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 51.11 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 50.07 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 49.79 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 50.32 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 50.52 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 49.93 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 49.93 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 49.82 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 50.07 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 49.78 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 49.99 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 49.98 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 49.88 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 50.4 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.48 | 49.79 | 53.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.03 | 49.78 | 50.52 | 10 |
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More work & labour data for Norway
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2413 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2229 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.7506 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,138 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 663.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,690 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,724 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,414 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Norway?
- Trade union density rate in Norway was 50.4 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 53.61 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.78 in 2015.
- How does Norway rank for trade union density rate?
- Norway ranks 5th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway 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.