Number of labour inspection visits in Botswana
Botswana: Number of labour inspection visits was 8,125 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Number of labour inspection visits in Botswana, 1996–2011
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspection visits in Botswana is 8,125, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 72.7% on the previous year and up 826.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspection visits in Botswana peaked at 8,125 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 595, in 2004.
That places Botswana 46th out of 73 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of labour inspection visits in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2,158 | — |
| 1997 | 1,441 | -33.2% |
| 1998 | 2,228 | +54.6% |
| 1999 | 1,609 | -27.8% |
| 2000 | 1,466 | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 877 | -40.2% |
| 2002 | 1,073 | +22.3% |
| 2003 | 808 | -24.7% |
| 2004 | 595 | -26.4% |
| 2005 | 1,659 | +178.8% |
| 2006 | 1,645 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 2,176 | +32.3% |
| 2008 | 2,158 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 2,778 | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 4,704 | +69.3% |
| 2011 | 8,125 | +72.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 8,125 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,732, 83% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 8,125 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,216, 2.5× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,859 | 1,441 | 2,228 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,524 | 595 | 2,778 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,414 | 4,704 | 8,125 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspection visits in Botswana?
- Number of labour inspection visits in Botswana was 8,125 in 2011, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8,125 in 2011.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 595 in 2004.
- How does Botswana rank for number of labour inspection visits?
- Botswana ranks 46th out of 73 countries with data for 2011.
- Is number of labour inspection visits rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 826.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.