Number of labour inspectors in Colombia
Colombia: Number of labour inspectors was 1,159 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Colombia, 2011–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, number of labour inspectors in Colombia stood at 1,159.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 78.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Colombia peaked at 1,169 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 410, in 2011.
Colombia ranks 11th of 71 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Number of labour inspectors in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 410 | — |
| 2012 | 462 | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 650 | +40.7% |
| 2014 | 700 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 834 | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 845 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 904 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 1,169 | +29.3% |
| 2023 | 1,159 | -0.9% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 1,159 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 276, 4.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 1,159 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 131, 8.8× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 686.43 | 410 | 904 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,164 | 1,159 | 1,169 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Colombia?
- Number of labour inspectors in Colombia was 1,159 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,169 in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 410 in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Colombia ranks 11th out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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.