Labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan

Japan: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 55.2 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
55.2
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
41st
of 68 countries
All-time high
61.96
in 2010
All-time low
48.3
in 2020
Years of data
11
2010–2023

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan, 2010–2023

02040602010201620232010: 622011: 61.62013: 61.92014: 57.62015: 58.32018: 56.92019: 55.62020: 48.32021: 49.12022: 55.42023: 55.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Japan recorded 55.2 for labour inspection visits per inspector in 2023.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan peaked at 61.96 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 48.3, in 2020.

That places Japan 41st 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 11 years of available data.

Labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 61.96
2011 61.57 -0.6%
2013 61.85 +0.5%
2014 57.61 -6.9%
2015 58.34 +1.3%
2018 56.9 -2.5%
2019 55.6 -2.3%
2020 48.3 -13.1%
2021 49.1 +1.7%
2022 55.4 +12.8%
2023 55.2 -0.4%

Japan compared with similar countries

  • Japan's 55.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100.2, 55% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Japan's 55.2 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 55.2, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 59.12 55.6 61.96 7
2020s 52 48.3 55.4 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 38 Croatia 70 compare
  2. 39 France 67 compare
  3. 40 Malaysia 57.4 compare
  4. 42 United Kingdom 55 compare
  5. 43 Switzerland 54.79 compare
  6. 44 Uzbekistan 53 compare

See the full ranking of 68 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan?
Labour inspection visits per inspector in Japan was 55.2 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 61.96 in 2010.
What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 48.3 in 2020.
How does Japan rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
Japan ranks 41st out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Japan 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.