Number of labour inspectors in Mexico

Mexico: Number of labour inspectors was 723 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
723
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
17th
of 71 countries
All-time high
845
in 2013
All-time low
294
in 2009
Years of data
10
2009–2018

Number of labour inspectors in Mexico, 2009–2018

2004006008002009201320182009: 2942010: 3402011: 3542012: 5532013: 8452014: 8302015: 8002016: 7642017: 7452018: 723

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Mexico is 723, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 145.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Mexico peaked at 845 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 294, in 2009.

Mexico ranks 17th of 71 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Number of labour inspectors in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Number of labour inspectors in Mexico, 2009 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2009 294
2010 340 +15.6%
2011 354 +4.1%
2012 553 +56.2%
2013 845 +52.8%
2014 830 -1.8%
2015 800 -3.6%
2016 764 -4.5%
2017 745 -2.5%
2018 723 -3.0%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 723 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 276, 2.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 723 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 131, 5.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 294 294 294 1
2010s 661.56 340 845 9

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 14 Ukraine 911 compare
  2. 15 Chile 850 compare
  3. 16 Malaysia 830 compare
  4. 18 Peru 679 compare
  5. 19 Philippines 633 compare
  6. 20 Switzerland 630 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of labour inspectors in Mexico?
Number of labour inspectors in Mexico was 723 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 845 in 2013.
What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 294 in 2009.
How does Mexico rank for number of labour inspectors?
Mexico ranks 17th out of 71 countries with data for 2018.
Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 145.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mexico 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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Indicator
Number of labour inspectors
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
71 places, 763 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed

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.