Poland vs South Africa: Number of labour inspectors
Number of labour inspectors over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,854 against 1,505 in Poland, a difference of 349.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Poland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 71 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,489 | 755 | 734 | Poland |
| 2010s | 1,583 | 1,205 | 378 | Poland |
| 2020s | 1,520 | 1,873 | 352.33 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of labour inspectors, Poland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,854 against 1,505 in Poland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of labour inspectors between Poland and South Africa?
- 349, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for number of labour inspectors?
- Poland ranks 8th 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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About this data
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.