Trade union density rate in Zambia
Zambia: Trade union density rate was 23.92 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Trade union density rate in Zambia, 2008–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 23.92 for trade union density rate in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade union density rate in Zambia peaked at 44.38 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.92, in 2019.
That places Zambia 32nd out of 86 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Trade union density rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44.38 | — |
| 2012 | 26.7 | -39.8% |
| 2014 | 28.96 | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 24.61 | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 25.39 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 23.92 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.38 | 44.38 | 44.38 | 1 |
| 2010s | 25.92 | 23.92 | 28.96 | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Zambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5224 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7611 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 25,577 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,424 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 32,895 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 31,579 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,474 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade union density rate in Zambia?
- Trade union density rate in Zambia was 23.92 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest trade union density rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.38 in 2008.
- What is the lowest trade union density rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.92 in 2019.
- How does Zambia rank for trade union density rate?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 86 countries with data for 2019.
- Is trade union density rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.