Labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand

New Zealand: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4
Change on year
up 37.9%
World rank
67th
of 68 countries
All-time high
176.12
in 2010
All-time low
2.9
in 2022
Years of data
9
2009–2023

Labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand, 2009–2023

0501001502002009201620232009: 159.32010: 176.12017: 7.82018: 15.22019: 11.32020: 6.82021: 3.92022: 2.92023: 4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

New Zealand recorded 4 for labour inspection visits per inspector in 2023.

That represents a change of up 37.9% on the previous year and down 97.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand peaked at 176.12 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.9, in 2022.

New Zealand ranks 67th of 68 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand, 2009 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2009 159.26
2010 176.12 +10.6%
2017 7.8 -95.6%
2018 15.2 +94.9%
2019 11.3 -25.7%
2020 6.8 -39.8%
2021 3.9 -42.6%
2022 2.9 -25.6%
2023 4 +37.9%

New Zealand compared with similar countries

  • New Zealand's 4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100.2, 4% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • New Zealand's 4 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 55.2, 7% of the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 159.26 159.26 159.26 1
2010s 52.61 7.8 176.12 4
2020s 4.4 2.9 6.8 4

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 64 Canada 11.77 compare
  2. 65 Paraguay 10.06 compare
  3. 66 Zimbabwe 7.6 compare
  4. 68 Azerbaijan 1.9 compare

See the full ranking of 68 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand?
Labour inspection visits per inspector in New Zealand was 4 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 176.12 in 2010.
What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 2.9 in 2022.
How does New Zealand rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
New Zealand ranks 67th out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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.