Trade union density by industry, 2021

Trade union membership as a proportion of all employees

Education

49.4%

Human health and social work activities

39.2

Public administration and defence

38.6

Transportation and storage

36.6

Water supply; sewerage; waste management

26.8

Electricity; gas; steam and air conditioning supply

26.5

All employees average

23.1

Other service activities

14.3

Manufacturing

14.0

Arts; entertainment and recreation

14.0

Financial and insurance activities

12.9

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles

12.1

Construction

11.3

Real estate activities

10.1

Administrative and support service activities

8.6

Professional; scientific and technical activities

8.2

Information and communication

6.8

Accommodation and food service activities

3.4

Education

49.4%

Human health and social work activities

39.2

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security

38.6

Transportation and storage

36.6

Water supply; sewerage; waste management and remediation activities

26.8

Electricity; gas; steam and air conditioning supply

26.5

All employees average

23.1

Other service activities

14.3

Manufacturing

14.0

Arts; entertainment and recreation

14.0

Financial and insurance activities

12.9

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

12.1

Construction

11.3

Real estate activities

10.1

Administrative and support service activities

8.6

Professional; scientific and technical activities

8.2

Information and communication

6.8

Accommodation and food service activities

3.4