Labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany

Germany: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 104 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
104
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
31st
of 68 countries
All-time high
160.47
in 2009
All-time low
85
in 2020
Years of data
13
2009–2023

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany, 2009–2023

0501001502009201620232009: 160.52010: 157.12011: 156.42013: 139.82015: 1342016: 130.12017: 1212018: 1202019: 902020: 852021: 952022: 972023: 104

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Germany recorded 104 for labour inspection visits per inspector in 2023.

That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany peaked at 160.47 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 85, in 2020.

That places Germany 31st out of 68 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany, 2009 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2009 160.47
2010 157.09 -2.1%
2011 156.44 -0.4%
2013 139.77 -10.7%
2015 134.01 -4.1%
2016 130.1 -2.9%
2017 121 -7.0%
2018 120 -0.8%
2019 90 -25.0%
2020 85 -5.6%
2021 95 +11.8%
2022 97 +2.1%
2023 104 +7.2%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 104 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100.2, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 104 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 82, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 160.47 160.47 160.47 1
2010s 131.05 90 157.09 8
2020s 95.25 85 104 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 28 Spain 105.9 compare
  2. 29 Latvia 105 compare
  3. 30 Bahrain 104.81 compare
  4. 32 Portugal 100.2 compare
  5. 33 Estonia 90 compare
  6. 34 Romania 82 compare

See the full ranking of 68 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany?
Labour inspection visits per inspector in Germany was 104 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 160.47 in 2009.
What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 85 in 2020.
How does Germany rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
Germany ranks 31st out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour inspection visits per inspector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour inspection visits per inspector
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
68 places, 742 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed

This indicator conveys the average number of labour inspection visits conducted by a labour inspector during the year. 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. Labour inspection visits refer to the physical presence of a labour inspector in a work place for the purpose of carrying out a labour inspection and which is duly documented as required by national legislation. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.