Trade union density rate in Portugal
Portugal: Trade union density rate was 15.29 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Portugal, 2000–2016
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 15.29 for trade union density rate in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Portugal peaked at 22.4 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15.29, in 2016.
That places Portugal 50th out of 86 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.6 | — |
| 2001 | 22.4 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 20.7 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 21.3 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 21.7 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 21.6 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 21.2 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 21.2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20.9 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 20.6 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 19.8 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 18.8 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 18.9 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 17.1 | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 16.05 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 15.29 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.32 | 20.6 | 22.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.66 | 15.29 | 19.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More work & labour data for Portugal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0528 % 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 -0.1795 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,134 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,861 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,504 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,250 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,754 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Portugal?
- Trade union density rate in Portugal was 15.29 in 2016, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 22.4 in 2001.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.29 in 2016.
- How does Portugal rank for trade union density rate?
- Portugal ranks 50th out of 86 countries with data for 2016.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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.