Number of labour inspectors in Norway
Norway: Number of labour inspectors was 320 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Number of labour inspectors in Norway, 2009–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Norway recorded 320 for number of labour inspectors in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Norway peaked at 371 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 297, in 2009.
That places Norway 29th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of labour inspectors in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 297 | — |
| 2010 | 308 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 360 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 345 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 342 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 355 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 371 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 364 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 335 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 299 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 301 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 354 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 348 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 320 | -8.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 320 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Norway's 320 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 297 | 297 | 297 | 1 |
| 2010s | 347.5 | 308 | 371 | 8 |
| 2020s | 324.4 | 299 | 354 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More work & labour data for Norway
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2413 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2229 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.7506 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,138 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 663.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,690 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,724 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,414 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Norway?
- Number of labour inspectors in Norway was 320 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 371 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 297 in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Norway ranks 29th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Norway 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.