Trade union density rate in Sweden
Sweden: Trade union density rate was 65.21 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Sweden, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade union density rate in Sweden is 65.21, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Sweden peaked at 79.58 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 60.07, in 2018.
Sweden ranks 3rd of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Trade union density rate in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.58 | — |
| 2001 | 78.71 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 78.01 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 77.21 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 76.43 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 74.25 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 72.26 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 67.02 | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 68.31 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 64.24 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 63.5 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 62.25 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 62.38 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 61.98 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 61.77 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 62.22 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 61.71 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 60.78 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 60.07 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 65.21 | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.6 | 64.24 | 79.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.19 | 60.07 | 65.21 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Sweden?
- Trade union density rate in Sweden was 65.21 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 79.58 in 2000.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.07 in 2018.
- How does Sweden rank for trade union density rate?
- Sweden ranks 3rd out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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.