Trade union density rate in Taiwan, China
Taiwan, China: Trade union density rate was 32.23 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Taiwan, China, 2004–2017
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Taiwan, China recorded 32.23 for trade union density rate in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Taiwan, China peaked at 41.65 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 32.23, in 2017.
That places Taiwan, China 16th out of 86 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
Trade union density rate in Taiwan, China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 41.65 | — |
| 2005 | 40.8 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 39.58 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 39.13 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 38.51 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 40.28 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 39.7 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 32.23 | -18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.99 | 38.51 | 41.65 | 6 |
| 2010s | 35.96 | 32.23 | 39.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan, China
More work & labour data for Taiwan, China
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 12,110 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 8,300 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.34 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.24 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 84,528 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 148,226 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.0099 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) -0.0496 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 11,701 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 11,701 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Taiwan, China?
- Trade union density rate in Taiwan, China was 32.23 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Taiwan, China?
- The highest recorded value was 41.65 in 2004.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Taiwan, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.23 in 2017.
- How does Taiwan, China rank for trade union density rate?
- Taiwan, China ranks 16th out of 86 countries with data for 2017.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Taiwan, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Taiwan, China 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.