Number of labour inspectors in Germany
Germany: Number of labour inspectors was 6,134 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Number of labour inspectors in Germany, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Germany is 6,134, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Germany peaked at 6,134 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,783, in 2018.
Germany ranks 1st of 71 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Number of labour inspectors in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,004 | — |
| 2010 | 5,904 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 5,993 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 6,025 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,008 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,865 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 5,783 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 5,813 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,919 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 5,948 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 6,009 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 6,134 | +2.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6,134 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 23.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6,134 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 20.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,004 | 6,004 | 6,004 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5,913 | 5,783 | 6,025 | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,002 | 5,919 | 6,134 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Germany?
- Number of labour inspectors in Germany was 6,134 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 6,134 in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,783 in 2018.
- How does Germany rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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.