Trade union density rate in Philippines
Philippines: Trade union density rate was 8.49 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Philippines, 2004–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, trade union density rate in Philippines stood at 8.49.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Philippines peaked at 11.8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7.59, in 2019.
Philippines ranks 74th of 86 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.62 | — |
| 2005 | 11.8 | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 11.21 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 11.05 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 11 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 10.69 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 8.78 | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 8.71 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 8.58 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 8.52 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 8.84 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 8.51 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 8.03 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 7.95 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 7.7 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 7.59 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 8.49 | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.9 | 9.62 | 11.8 | 6 |
| 2010s | 8.32 | 7.59 | 8.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.49 | 8.49 | 8.49 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More work & labour data for Philippines
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5998 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7053 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7536 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 93,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 57,828 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 57,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 56,530 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 114,222 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Philippines?
- Trade union density rate in Philippines was 8.49 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 11.8 in 2005.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.59 in 2019.
- How does Philippines rank for trade union density rate?
- Philippines ranks 74th out of 86 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.