Number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Number of labour inspectors was 186 in 2014. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong, 2009–2014
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong is 186, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
That places Hong Kong 42nd out of 71 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 170 | — |
| 2010 | 169 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 181 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 196 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 193 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 186 | -3.6% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 186 is below the median for high income countries, which is 263, 71% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 186 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 302, 62% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 170 | 170 | 170 | 1 |
| 2010s | 185 | 169 | 196 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 39 Lithuania 214 compare
- 40 Azerbaijan 212 compare
- 41 Belarus 195
- 43 Croatia 185
- 44 Dominican Republic 158 compare
- 45 Myanmar 155 compare
More work & labour data for Hong Kong
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 2,981 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 55.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 3,663 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 2.78 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.06 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 149,185 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,833 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 53.6 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.56 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong?
- Number of labour inspectors in Hong Kong was 186 in 2014, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 196 in 2012.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 169 in 2010.
- How does Hong Kong rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Hong Kong ranks 42nd out of 71 countries with data for 2014.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.