Trade union density rate in Poland
Poland: Trade union density rate was 12.71 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Poland, 2000–2018
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2018, trade union density rate in Poland stood at 12.71. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Poland peaked at 20.98 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 12.71, in 2018.
That places Poland 56th out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.49 | — |
| 2001 | 15.92 | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 13.97 | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 18.86 | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 19.07 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 20.98 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 16.98 | -19.1% |
| 2007 | 15.99 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 14.99 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 15.42 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 19.98 | +29.5% |
| 2011 | 17.25 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 16.98 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 16.48 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 13.99 | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 13.38 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 12.71 | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.97 | 13.97 | 20.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.82 | 12.71 | 19.98 | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Poland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Poland?
- Trade union density rate in Poland was 12.71 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.98 in 2005.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.71 in 2018.
- How does Poland rank for trade union density rate?
- Poland ranks 56th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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.