Trade union density rate in Russia
Russia: Trade union density rate was 27.45 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Russia, 2006–2017
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2017, trade union density rate in Russia stood at 27.45. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Russia peaked at 43.46 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 27.45, in 2017.
Russia ranks 25th of 86 countries on this measure, 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 43.46 | — |
| 2007 | 40.86 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 38.25 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 36.72 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 33.73 | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 32.97 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 31.08 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 29.76 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 28.92 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 28.28 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 28.01 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 27.45 | -2.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 27.45 is above the median for high income countries, which is 20.76, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Russia's 27.45 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20.66, 1.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.82 | 36.72 | 43.46 | 4 |
| 2010s | 30.03 | 27.45 | 33.73 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Russia?
- Trade union density rate in Russia was 27.45 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 43.46 in 2006.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.45 in 2017.
- How does Russia rank for trade union density rate?
- Russia ranks 25th out of 86 countries with data for 2017.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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.