Number of labour inspection visits in Panama
Panama: Number of labour inspection visits was 12,162 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of labour inspection visits in Panama, 2009–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Panama recorded 12,162 for number of labour inspection visits in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.0% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspection visits in Panama peaked at 42,161 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8,506, in 2023.
Panama ranks 40th of 73 countries on this measure, 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23,796 | — |
| 2010 | 19,373 | -18.6% |
| 2011 | 31,653 | +63.4% |
| 2012 | 42,161 | +33.2% |
| 2013 | 33,206 | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 24,536 | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 14,469 | -41.0% |
| 2018 | 15,866 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 13,081 | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 9,355 | -28.5% |
| 2021 | 13,201 | +41.1% |
| 2022 | 10,899 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 8,506 | -22.0% |
| 2024 | 12,162 | +43.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 12,162 is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,374, 60% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Panama's 12,162 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,300, 1.5× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,796 | 23,796 | 23,796 | 1 |
| 2010s | 24,293 | 13,081 | 42,161 | 8 |
| 2020s | 10,825 | 8,506 | 13,201 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More work & labour data for Panama
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,652 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,175 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,950 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,955 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,905 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspection visits in Panama?
- Number of labour inspection visits in Panama was 12,162 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 42,161 in 2012.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspection visits recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,506 in 2023.
- How does Panama rank for number of labour inspection visits?
- Panama ranks 40th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspection visits rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.