Trade union density rate in Spain
Spain: Trade union density rate was 12.45 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Spain, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Spain stood at 12.45. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Spain peaked at 18.34 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 12.45, in 2019.
That places Spain 58th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.59 | — |
| 2001 | 17.32 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 16.9 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 16.56 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 16.17 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 15.53 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 15.55 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 16.43 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 17.39 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 18.34 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 18.18 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 17.93 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 17.77 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 17.04 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 15.81 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 14.45 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 13.95 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 13.4 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 12.97 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 12.45 | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.78 | 15.53 | 18.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.39 | 12.45 | 18.18 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 55 Indonesia 12.99 compare
- 56 Poland 12.71 compare
- 57 Mozambique 12.49 compare
- 59 Mexico 12.4 compare
- 60 Republic of Korea 12.37 compare
- 61 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12.04 compare
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Spain?
- Trade union density rate in Spain was 12.45 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 18.34 in 2009.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.45 in 2019.
- How does Spain rank for trade union density rate?
- Spain ranks 58th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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.