Trade union density rate in Romania

Romania: Trade union density rate was 21.39 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
21.39
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
36th
of 86 countries
All-time high
36
in 2006
All-time low
21.39
in 2018
Years of data
12
2002–2018

Trade union density rate in Romania, 2002–2018

0102030402002201020182002: 34.72003: 35.92006: 362007: 362008: 35.62009: 34.12010: 35.42011: 30.52012: 26.72013: 25.22016: 21.62018: 21.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Romania recorded 21.39 for trade union density rate in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Romania peaked at 36 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 21.39, in 2018.

That places Romania 36th 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 12 years of available data.

Trade union density rate in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Trade union density rate in Romania, 2002 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2002 34.7
2003 35.9 +3.5%
2006 36 +0.3%
2007 36 +0.0%
2008 35.6 -1.1%
2009 34.1 -4.2%
2010 35.4 +3.8%
2011 30.5 -13.8%
2012 26.7 -12.5%
2013 25.2 -5.6%
2016 21.61 -14.3%
2018 21.39 -1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 35.38 34.1 36 6
2010s 26.8 21.39 35.4 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23.36 compare
  2. 34 Singapore 22.18 compare
  3. 35 Bermuda 21.9 compare
  4. 37 Palestine, State of 21.28 compare
  5. 38 Croatia 20.76 compare
  6. 39 Armenia 20.55 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade union density rate in Romania?
Trade union density rate in Romania was 21.39 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 36 in 2006.
What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 21.39 in 2018.
How does Romania rank for trade union density rate?
Romania ranks 36th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Romania 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.