Trade union density rate in South Africa
South Africa: Trade union density rate was 29.06 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Trade union density rate in South Africa, 2010–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in South Africa stood at 29.06.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in South Africa peaked at 29.87 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 27.27, in 2015.
That places South Africa 21st out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Trade union density rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.87 | — |
| 2011 | 29.2 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 29.64 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 28.61 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 28.87 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 27.27 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 27.97 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 28.74 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 29.32 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 29.06 | -0.9% |
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More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in South Africa?
- Trade union density rate in South Africa was 29.06 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 29.87 in 2010.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.27 in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for trade union density rate?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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.