Number of labour inspectors in Japan
Japan: Number of labour inspectors was 3,122 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Japan, 2010–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, number of labour inspectors in Japan stood at 3,122. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Japan peaked at 3,122 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,817, in 2010.
That places Japan 2nd out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Number of labour inspectors in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,817 | — |
| 2011 | 2,851 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 2,863 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 2,880 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,889 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,901 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,923 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 2,978 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,991 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 3,013 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 3,018 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 3,042 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 3,094 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 3,112 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,122 | +0.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3,122 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 11.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Japan's 3,122 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 302, 10.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,911 | 2,817 | 3,013 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,078 | 3,018 | 3,122 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More work & labour data for Japan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5262 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4728 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.4618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 103,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,756 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 39,867 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 36,979 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 76,846 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Japan?
- Number of labour inspectors in Japan was 3,122 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,122 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,817 in 2010.
- How does Japan rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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.