Number of labour inspectors in Ireland
Ireland: Number of labour inspectors was 63 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Number of labour inspectors in Ireland, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Ireland is 63, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Ireland peaked at 71 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 52, in 2020.
Ireland ranks 60th of 71 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Number of labour inspectors in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71 | — |
| 2010 | 66 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 61 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 58 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 57 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 56 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 58 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 55 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 52 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 53 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 63 | +18.9% |
| 2023 | 63 | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 63 is below the median for high income countries, which is 263, 24% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 63 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 21% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71 | 71 | 71 | 1 |
| 2010s | 58.44 | 55 | 66 | 9 |
| 2020s | 57.75 | 52 | 63 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4574 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4405 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9335 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,354 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,447 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,638 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,286 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Ireland?
- Number of labour inspectors in Ireland was 63 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 71 in 2009.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 52 in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Ireland ranks 60th out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.