Labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 1,574 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia, 2016–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia is 1,574, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 424.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1,628 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 257, in 2017.
That places Saudi Arabia 1st out of 68 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 300 | — |
| 2017 | 257 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 442 | +72.0% |
| 2019 | 850 | +92.3% |
| 2020 | 952 | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 1,512 | +58.8% |
| 2022 | 1,587 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 1,628 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 1,574 | -3.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1,574 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100.2, 15.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1,574 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 178.05, 8.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 462.25 | 257 | 850 | 4 |
| 2020s | 1,451 | 952 | 1,628 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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More work & labour data for Saudi Arabia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.6842 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5985 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 40,709 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 4,348 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 31,198 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 39,809 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 71,007 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia?
- Labour inspection visits per inspector in Saudi Arabia was 1,574 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,628 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 257 in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 1st out of 68 countries with data for 2024.
- Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 424.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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About this data
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.