Number of labour inspectors in Austria

Austria: Number of labour inspectors was 327 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
327
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
27th
of 71 countries
All-time high
329
in 2014
All-time low
297
in 2011
Years of data
16
2009–2024

Number of labour inspectors in Austria, 2009–2024

01002003002009201620242009: 3182010: 3092011: 2972012: 3122013: 3092014: 3292015: 3282016: 3222017: 3222018: 3222019: 3182020: 3122021: 3032022: 3152023: 3142024: 327

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Austria recorded 327 for number of labour inspectors in 2024.

The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Austria peaked at 329 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 297, in 2011.

That places Austria 27th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Number of labour inspectors in Austria, year by year

Annual values for Number of labour inspectors in Austria, 2009 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2009 318
2010 309 -2.8%
2011 297 -3.9%
2012 312 +5.1%
2013 309 -1.0%
2014 329 +6.5%
2015 328 -0.3%
2016 322 -1.8%
2017 322 +0.0%
2018 322 +0.0%
2019 318 -1.2%
2020 312 -1.9%
2021 303 -2.9%
2022 315 +4.0%
2023 314 -0.3%
2024 327 +4.1%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 327 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 327 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 318 318 318 1
2010s 316.8 297 329 10
2020s 314.2 303 327 5

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 24 Bulgaria 413 compare
  2. 25 Argentina 340 compare
  3. 26 Finland 333 compare
  4. 28 Uzbekistan 326 compare
  5. 29 Norway 320 compare
  6. 30 Singapore 302 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of labour inspectors in Austria?
Number of labour inspectors in Austria was 327 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 329 in 2014.
What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 297 in 2011.
How does Austria rank for number of labour inspectors?
Austria ranks 27th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of labour inspectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Number of labour inspectors
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
71 places, 763 data points, 2008–2024
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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. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.