Workers in the reference group in India

India: Workers in the reference group was 1,832 in 2007. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2007)
1,832
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
49th
of 76 countries
All-time high
4,130
in 1971
All-time low
157.92
in 1995
Years of data
16
1971–2007

Workers in the reference group in India, 1971–2007

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1971198920071971: 4.1k1991: 3.7k1992: 3.0k1993: 1.3k1994: 728.41995: 157.91996: 1.2k1997: 1.9k2000: 2.7k2001: 1.7k2002: 1.7k2003: 2.0k2004: 1.8k2005: 1.3k2006: 1.5k2007: 1.8k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for workers in the reference group in India is 1,832, measured in 2007.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, workers in the reference group in India peaked at 4,130 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 157.92, in 1995.

India ranks 49th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Workers in the reference group in India, year by year

Annual values for Workers in the reference group in India, 1971 to 2007.
Year Value Change
1971 4,130
1991 3,670 -11.2%
1992 3,041 -17.1%
1993 1,256 -58.7%
1994 728.38 -42.0%
1995 157.92 -78.3%
1996 1,153 +630.2%
1997 1,930 +67.4%
2000 2,698 +39.7%
2001 1,727 -36.0%
2002 1,710 -1.0%
2003 2,016 +17.9%
2004 1,771 -12.2%
2005 1,334 -24.7%
2006 1,540 +15.5%
2007 1,832 +18.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4,130 4,130 4,130 1
1990s 1,705 157.92 3,670 7
2000s 1,828 1,334 2,698 8

Countries ranked near India

  1. 46 Qatar 2,122
  2. 47 Ireland 2,108 compare
  3. 48 Singapore 1,974 compare
  4. 50 Croatia 1,440 compare
  5. 51 Tunisia 1,186 compare
  6. 52 Lithuania 1,167 compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is workers in the reference group in India?
Workers in the reference group in India was 1,832 in 2007, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest workers in the reference group recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 4,130 in 1971.
What is the lowest workers in the reference group recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 157.92 in 1995.
How does India rank for workers in the reference group?
India ranks 49th out of 76 countries with data for 2007.
Is workers in the reference group rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Workers in the reference group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Workers in the reference group
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
76 places, 1,374 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The workers in the reference group are the workers in the particular group under consideration and covered by the source of the statistics on occupational injuries. In the case of a notification system, it is the number of workers in, for example, the establishments or selected economic activities covered by the system as set out in the relevant legislation or regulations. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.