Trade union density rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Trade union density rate was 10.1 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Sri Lanka, 2010–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Sri Lanka is 10.1, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.7% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 24.91 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.05, in 2014.
Sri Lanka ranks 67th of 86 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Trade union density rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.54 | — |
| 2011 | 24.91 | +115.8% |
| 2014 | 9.05 | -63.7% |
| 2015 | 14.45 | +59.7% |
| 2016 | 15.33 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 13.06 | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 10.1 | -22.7% |
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More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Sri Lanka?
- Trade union density rate in Sri Lanka was 10.1 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 24.91 in 2011.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.05 in 2014.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for trade union density rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 67th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.