Number of labour inspection visits in Japan
Japan: Number of labour inspection visits was 171,679 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Number of labour inspection visits in Japan, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, number of labour inspection visits in Japan stood at 171,679.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspection visits in Japan peaked at 178,133 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 145,633, in 2020.
Japan ranks 5th of 73 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Number of labour inspection visits in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 146,860 | — |
| 2010 | 174,533 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 175,532 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 178,133 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 166,449 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 169,236 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 170,192 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 167,558 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 145,633 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 149,379 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 171,575 | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 171,679 | +0.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 171,679 is above the median for high income countries, which is 20,374, 8.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Japan's 171,679 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27,500, 6.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 146,860 | 146,860 | 146,860 | 1 |
| 2010s | 171,662 | 166,449 | 178,133 | 7 |
| 2020s | 159,566 | 145,633 | 171,679 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More work & labour data for Japan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5262 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4728 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.4618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 103,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,756 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 39,867 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 36,979 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 76,846 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspection visits in Japan?
- Number of labour inspection visits in Japan was 171,679 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 178,133 in 2013.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 145,633 in 2020.
- How does Japan rank for number of labour inspection visits?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 73 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of labour inspection visits rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan 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.