Labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa
South Africa: Labour inspection visits per inspector was 167.64 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa, 2009–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa is 167.64, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa peaked at 210.51 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 81.3, in 2013.
South Africa ranks 15th of 68 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 210.51 | — |
| 2010 | 145.66 | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 81.3 | -44.2% |
| 2014 | 132 | +62.4% |
| 2015 | 182.01 | +37.9% |
| 2016 | 141.95 | -22.0% |
| 2017 | 166.11 | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 140 | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 161.98 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 168.47 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 167.64 | -0.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 167.64 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34.88, 4.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 167.64 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 34.5, 4.9× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 210.51 | 210.51 | 210.51 | 1 |
| 2010s | 141.29 | 81.3 | 182.01 | 7 |
| 2020s | 166.03 | 161.98 | 168.47 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa?
- Labour inspection visits per inspector in South Africa was 167.64 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 210.51 in 2009.
- What is the lowest labour inspection visits per inspector recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.3 in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for labour inspection visits per inspector?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 68 countries with data for 2024.
- Is labour inspection visits per inspector rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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.