Trade union density rate in Pakistan

Pakistan: Trade union density rate was 4.73 in 2016. ▼ Falling

Latest (2016)
4.73
World rank
81st
of 86 countries
All-time high
7.93
in 2000
All-time low
4.73
in 2016
Years of data
7
2000–2016

Trade union density rate in Pakistan, 2000–2016

024682000200820162000: 7.92004: 6.92005: 6.42006: 5.92007: 5.52008: 5.62016: 4.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2016, trade union density rate in Pakistan stood at 4.73. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Pakistan peaked at 7.93 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.73, in 2016.

That places Pakistan 81st out of 86 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Trade union density rate in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Pakistan, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 7.93
2004 6.9 -13.0%
2005 6.4 -7.2%
2006 5.9 -7.8%
2007 5.5 -6.8%
2008 5.6 +1.8%
2016 4.73 -15.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.37 5.5 7.93 6
2010s 4.73 4.73 4.73 1

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 78 Senegal 7.36 compare
  2. 79 Paraguay 6.93 compare
  3. 80 Estonia 6.02 compare
  4. 82 Colombia 4.65 compare
  5. 83 Thailand 3.32 compare
  6. 84 Guatemala 3.15 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Pakistan?
Trade union density rate in Pakistan was 4.73 in 2016, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 7.93 in 2000.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 4.73 in 2016.
How does Pakistan rank for trade union density rate?
Pakistan ranks 81st out of 86 countries with data for 2016.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Pakistan 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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Indicator
Trade union density rate
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
86 places, 1,182 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed

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.