Number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Number of labour inspectors was 275 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
275
Change on year
up 34.1%
World rank
33rd
of 71 countries
All-time high
275
in 2019
All-time low
70
in 2009
Years of data
7
2009–2019

Number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe, 2009–2019

501001502002503002009201420192009: 702010: 802011: 742012: 842015: 1202017: 2052019: 275

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe is 275, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is up 34.1% on the previous year and up 292.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe peaked at 275 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 70, in 2009.

Zimbabwe ranks 33rd of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe, 2009 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2009 70
2010 80 +14.3%
2011 74 -7.5%
2012 84 +13.5%
2015 120 +42.9%
2017 205 +70.8%
2019 275 +34.1%

Zimbabwe compared with similar countries

  • Zimbabwe's 275 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 133, 2.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • Zimbabwe's 275 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 123, 2.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 70 70 70 1
2010s 139.67 74 275 6

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 30 Singapore 302 compare
  2. 31 Slovakia 294 compare
  3. 32 Belgium 285
  4. 34 Hungary 268 compare
  5. 35 Sweden 263 compare
  6. 36 Canada 230 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe?
Number of labour inspectors in Zimbabwe was 275 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of labour inspectors recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 275 in 2019.
What is the lowest number of labour inspectors recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 70 in 2009.
How does Zimbabwe rank for number of labour inspectors?
Zimbabwe ranks 33rd out of 71 countries with data for 2019.
Is number of labour inspectors rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 292.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.