Number of labour inspectors in Switzerland
Switzerland: Number of labour inspectors was 630 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Number of labour inspectors in Switzerland, 2011–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Switzerland is 630, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Switzerland peaked at 648 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 548, in 2019.
Switzerland ranks 20th of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Number of labour inspectors in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 568 | — |
| 2012 | 581 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 590 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 599 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 594 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 565 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 558 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 554 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 548 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 635 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 628 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 648 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 630 | -2.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 630 is above the median for high income countries, which is 263, 2.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 630 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294, 2.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 573 | 548 | 599 | 9 |
| 2020s | 635.25 | 628 | 648 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of labour inspectors in Switzerland?
- Number of labour inspectors in Switzerland was 630 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 648 in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 548 in 2019.
- How does Switzerland rank for number of labour inspectors?
- Switzerland ranks 20th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.