Number of labour inspectors in Portugal
Portugal: Number of labour inspectors was 464 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Portugal, 2009–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2022, number of labour inspectors in Portugal stood at 464. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Portugal peaked at 464 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 253, in 2009.
That places Portugal 23rd out of 71 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Number of labour inspectors in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 253 | — |
| 2010 | 384 | +51.8% |
| 2011 | 404 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 391 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 374 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 307 | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 306 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 303 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 346 | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 417 | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 464 | +11.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 464 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 464 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 253 | 253 | 253 | 1 |
| 2010s | 352.71 | 303 | 404 | 7 |
| 2020s | 409 | 346 | 464 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More work & labour data for Portugal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0528 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1795 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,134 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,861 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,504 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,250 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,754 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Portugal?
- Number of labour inspectors in Portugal was 464 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 464 in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 253 in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Portugal ranks 23rd out of 71 countries with data for 2022.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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.