Labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland

Ireland: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 75.03 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
75.03
Change on year
up 19.9%
World rank
37th
of 68 countries
All-time high
180.35
in 2014
All-time low
62.59
in 2022
Years of data
14
2009–2023

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland, 2009–2023

751001251501752009201620232009: 124.82010: 108.52011: 91.72012: 80.82013: 95.62014: 180.32015: 932017: 852018: 99.22019: 87.32020: 76.92021: 842022: 62.62023: 75

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland stood at 75.03.

That represents a change of up 19.9% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland peaked at 180.35 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 62.59, in 2022.

Ireland ranks 37th of 68 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland, 2009 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2009 124.77
2010 108.55 -13.0%
2011 91.66 -15.6%
2012 80.84 -11.8%
2013 95.62 +18.3%
2014 180.35 +88.6%
2015 93 -48.4%
2017 85 -8.6%
2018 99.19 +16.7%
2019 87.34 -11.9%
2020 76.87 -12.0%
2021 84 +9.3%
2022 62.59 -25.5%
2023 75.03 +19.9%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 75.03 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100.2, 75% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 75.03 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 82, 92% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 124.77 124.77 124.77 1
2010s 102.39 80.84 180.35 9
2020s 74.62 62.59 84 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 34 Romania 82 compare
  2. 35 Barbados 79 compare
  3. 36 Hungary 78 compare
  4. 38 Croatia 70 compare
  5. 39 France 67 compare
  6. 40 Malaysia 57.4 compare

See the full ranking of 68 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland?
Labour inspection visits per inspector in Ireland was 75.03 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 180.35 in 2014.
What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 62.59 in 2022.
How does Ireland rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
Ireland ranks 37th out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland 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.