Trade union density rate in Singapore
Singapore: Trade union density rate was 22.18 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Singapore, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Singapore stood at 22.18. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Singapore peaked at 22.18 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.6, in 2000.
Singapore ranks 34th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.6 | — |
| 2001 | 16.53 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 19.32 | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 20.51 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 20.1 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 19.4 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 18.6 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 18.1 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 17.5 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 17.6 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 18.03 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 18.91 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 19.35 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 20.41 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 20.84 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 21.21 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 21.8 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 22.16 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 21.94 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 22.18 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.33 | 15.6 | 20.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.68 | 18.03 | 22.18 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 24.3 compare
- 32 Zambia 23.92 compare
- 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23.36 compare
- 35 Bermuda 21.9 compare
- 36 Romania 21.39 compare
- 37 Palestine, State of 21.28 compare
More work & labour data for Singapore
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9779 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1059 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 0 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,077 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,086 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,163 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Singapore?
- Trade union density rate in Singapore was 22.18 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 22.18 in 2019.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.6 in 2000.
- How does Singapore rank for trade union density rate?
- Singapore ranks 34th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore 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.