Number of labour inspectors in Peru

Peru: Number of labour inspectors was 679 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
679
Change on year
up 46.7%
World rank
18th
of 71 countries
All-time high
679
in 2018
All-time low
386
in 2013
Years of data
8
2009–2018

Number of labour inspectors in Peru, 2009–2018

02004006002009201320182009: 4062010: 4102011: 4292012: 4112013: 3862014: 4822015: 4632018: 679

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Peru is 679, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 46.7% on the previous year and up 67.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Peru peaked at 679 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 386, in 2013.

Peru ranks 18th of 71 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Number of labour inspectors in Peru, year by year

Annual values for Number of labour inspectors in Peru, 2009 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2009 406
2010 410 +1.0%
2011 429 +4.6%
2012 411 -4.2%
2013 386 -6.1%
2014 482 +24.9%
2015 463 -3.9%
2018 679 +46.7%

Peru compared with similar countries

  • Peru's 679 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 276, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • Peru's 679 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 131, 5.2× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 406 406 406 1
2010s 465.71 386 679 7

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 15 Chile 850 compare
  2. 16 Malaysia 830 compare
  3. 17 Mexico 723 compare
  4. 19 Philippines 633 compare
  5. 20 Switzerland 630 compare
  6. 21 Sri Lanka 497 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of labour inspectors in Peru?
Number of labour inspectors in Peru was 679 in 2018, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 679 in 2018.
What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 386 in 2013.
How does Peru rank for number of labour inspectors?
Peru ranks 18th out of 71 countries with data for 2018.
Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Peru 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.