Number of labour inspectors in Canada
Canada: Number of labour inspectors was 230 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Canada, 2015–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Canada recorded 230 for number of labour inspectors in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Canada peaked at 244 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 165, in 2015.
That places Canada 36th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of labour inspectors in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 165 | — |
| 2016 | 168 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 178 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 178 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 177 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 244 | +37.9% |
| 2021 | 199 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 230 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 213 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 230 | +8.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 230 is below the median for high income countries, which is 263, 87% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 173.2 | 165 | 178 | 5 |
| 2020s | 223.2 | 199 | 244 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Canada?
- Number of labour inspectors in Canada was 230 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 244 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 165 in 2015.
- How does Canada rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Canada ranks 36th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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.