Number of labour inspectors in Belgium
Belgium: Number of labour inspectors was 285 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Number of labour inspectors in Belgium, 2017–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Belgium is 285, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Belgium ranks 32nd of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Number of labour inspectors in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 313 | — |
| 2018 | 308 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 312 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 317 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 321 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 291 | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 294 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 285 | -3.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 285 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 285 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 97% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 311 | 308 | 313 | 3 |
| 2020s | 301.6 | 285 | 321 | 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 inspectors in Belgium?
- Number of labour inspectors in Belgium was 285 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 321 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 285 in 2024.
- How does Belgium rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Belgium ranks 32nd out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. 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 inspectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.