Portugal vs Switzerland: Number of labour inspectors
Number of labour inspectors over time
- Portugal
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 630 against 464 in Portugal, a difference of 166.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 20th of 71 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 347.5 | 574.17 | 226.67 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 440.5 | 631.5 | 191 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of labour inspectors, Portugal or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 630 against 464 in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of labour inspectors between Portugal and Switzerland?
- 166, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Switzerland?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Portugal and Switzerland rank globally for number of labour inspectors?
- Portugal ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 20th 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.