France vs South Africa: Number of labour inspectors

France
2,175
in 2019
South Africa
1,854
in 2024
France rank
3rd
South Africa rank
6th

Number of labour inspectors over time

  • France
  • South Africa
1.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k200920162024

How they compare

France currently reports 2,175 against 1,854 in South Africa, a difference of 321.

That makes France's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th of 71 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of labour inspectors, France or South Africa?
France, at 2,175 against 1,854 in South Africa as of 2019.
What is the difference in number of labour inspectors between France and South Africa?
321, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2018.
How do France and South Africa rank globally for number of labour inspectors?
France ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th of 71 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Number of labour inspectors. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Number of labour inspectors
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
71 places, 763 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed

Labour inspectors are public officials or other authorities who are responsible for three key labour inspection activities: a) securing the enforcement of the legal provisions relating to conditions of work and the protection of workers while engaged in their work, such as provisions relating to hours, wages, safety, health and welfare, the employment of children and young persons, and other connected matters, in so far as such provisions are enforceable by labour inspectors; b) supplying technical information and advice to employers and workers concerning the most effective means of complying with the legal provisions; c) bringing to the notice of the competent authority defects or abuses not specifically covered by existing legal provisions. Labour inspectors have the authority to initiate processes that may lead to legal action. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.