Trade union density rate in Palestine
Palestine: Trade union density rate was 21.28 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Trade union density rate in Palestine, 2011–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2019, trade union density rate in Palestine stood at 21.28.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Palestine peaked at 30.14 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8.53, in 2013.
That places Palestine 37th out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Trade union density rate in Palestine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 17.88 | — |
| 2013 | 8.53 | -52.3% |
| 2015 | 30.14 | +253.3% |
| 2016 | 22.25 | -26.2% |
| 2017 | 19.8 | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 22.78 | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 21.28 | -6.6% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 21.28 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.84, 1.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 21.28 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30.55, 70% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Palestine
More work & labour data for Palestine
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0758 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0689 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.86 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,293 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,412 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,677 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,805 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,482 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Palestine?
- Trade union density rate in Palestine was 21.28 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 30.14 in 2015.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.53 in 2013.
- How does Palestine rank for trade union density rate?
- Palestine ranks 37th out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Palestine 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.