Number of labour inspectors in Sweden
Sweden: Number of labour inspectors was 263 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Sweden, 2013–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Sweden is 263, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Sweden peaked at 299 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 239, in 2014.
That places Sweden 35th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Number of labour inspectors in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 256 | — |
| 2014 | 239 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 299 | +25.1% |
| 2018 | 296 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 276 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 267 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 280 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 274 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 277 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 263 | -5.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 263 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 263 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 89% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 273.2 | 239 | 299 | 5 |
| 2020s | 272.2 | 263 | 280 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Sweden?
- Number of labour inspectors in Sweden was 263 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 299 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 239 in 2014.
- How does Sweden rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Sweden ranks 35th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden 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.