Number of labour inspection visits in Belgium
Belgium: Number of labour inspection visits was 34,574 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Number of labour inspection visits in Belgium, 2017–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspection visits in Belgium is 34,574, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.
That places Belgium 23rd out of 73 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of labour inspection visits in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 62,487 | — |
| 2018 | 53,719 | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 34,904 | -35.0% |
| 2020 | 37,238 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 36,931 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 32,395 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 31,366 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 34,574 | +10.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 34,574 is above the median for high income countries, which is 20,374, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 34,574 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,104, 2.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,370 | 34,904 | 62,487 | 3 |
| 2020s | 34,501 | 31,366 | 37,238 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More work & labour data for Belgium
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1395 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,349 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,563 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspection visits in Belgium?
- Number of labour inspection visits in Belgium was 34,574 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 62,487 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,366 in 2023.
- How does Belgium rank for number of labour inspection visits?
- Belgium ranks 23rd out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspection visits rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of labour inspection visits. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Labour inspection visits refer to the physical presence of a labour inspector in a workplace 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.