This dataset contains series for the Claimant Count (which measures the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits) and vacancies.

Claimant Count by sex for local and unitary authorities, counties and regions in the UK, published monthly. These are official statistics in development.

Claimant Count Change in the United Kingdom increased to 29 Thousand in October from 0.40 Thousand in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Claimant Count Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Approximately **** million people claimed unemployment benefits in the United Kingdom in the third quarter of 2025, one of the lowest claimant counts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns played havoc with the UK economy, leading to the sharp rise in jobless claims seen here in the second quarter of 2020.

This dataset uses ONS Claimant Count estimates to monitor unemployment in Leicester. Claimant data by age and sex are presented here for Leicester and England to allow for comparison.Claimant Count is the number of people claiming Universal Credit or Jobseekers' Allowance principally for the reason of being unemployed.Claimant Count is a useful proxy for unemployment because it is the most comprehensive unemployment-related dataset published at geographies smaller than the local authority level. While there is significant overlap, it is not the same as the national measure for unemployment, which is based on estimates from the Labour Force Survey and Annual Population Survey.Claimant Count is best used for understanding short term changes in the labour market and the relative position of small areas.Rates are calculated using ONS mid-year or census based population estimates for the 16-64 year old population as a denominator.The ONS does not publish claimant count rate estimates for the age bands presented here, so these are not official estimates and should be treated with caution.A dashboard has also been produced summarising this data into a single page. Click here to view: DashboardFurther information: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/methodologies/aguidetolabourmarketstatistics#introduction

As of the first quarter of 2025, the claimant count rate of the West Midlands Metropolitan County was 7.7 percent, which was the highest among unitary authorities, metropolitan counties, and in London.

United Kingdom BS: Unemployment Rate: Claimant Count: UK data was reported at 2.600 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.600 % for Sep 2018. United Kingdom BS: Unemployment Rate: Claimant Count: UK data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Jun 1983 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 425 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.700 % in Jan 1986 and a record low of 2.100 % in Jan 2017. United Kingdom BS: Unemployment Rate: Claimant Count: UK data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.G011: Labour Force: Unemployment Claimant Count. Labour Force Estimates are shown for the mid-month of the three-month average time periods. For example, estimates for January to March 2012 are shown as 'February 2012', estimates for February to April 2012 are shown as 'March 2012', etc.

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate: sa: Claimant Count: Northern Ireland: Female data was reported at 2.500 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.400 % for Sep 2018. United Kingdom Unemployment Rate: sa: Claimant Count: Northern Ireland: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 4.400 % from Apr 1974 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 535 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.600 % in Nov 1986 and a record low of 1.300 % in Mar 2008. United Kingdom Unemployment Rate: sa: Claimant Count: Northern Ireland: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.G012: Labour Force: Unemployment Claimant Count: Northern Ireland.

Overview with Chart & Report: Claimant Count Change presents the change in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits during the given month. An increase in the claimant count is an indication of weakness in the labor

This table compares quarterly movements in unemployment with quarterly movements in the Claimant Count.

The 'Claimant Count Change' in the UK measures the monthly change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits.-2025-05-12

Claimant Count by sex for Westminster Parliamentary constituencies and regions in the UK, published monthly. These are official statistics in development.

DWP Claimant Count unemployment measure, combining Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claimants and Universal Credit claimants who are actively seeking work. Latest month.

This release looks at the increase in unemployment during the recent economic downturn. Increases in unemployment will be compared across regions in the UK, age groups, gender and other characteristics. Claimant count data will also be included.

Source agency: Office for National Statistics

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Unemployment during the economic downturn

This dataset uses Claimant Count to monitor unemployment in Leicester and Upper-Tier-Local-Authority (UTLA) comparators as defined by the ONS as well as UTLAs in the East Midlands, and England core cities.Claimant Count is the number of people claiming Universal Credit or Jobseekers' Allowance principally for the reason of being unemployed.Claimant Count is a useful proxy for unemployment because it is the most comprehensive unemployment-related dataset published at geographies smaller than the local authority level. While there is significant overlap, it is not the same as the national measure for unemployment, which is based on estimates from the Labour Force Survey and Annual Population Survey.Claimant Count is best used for understanding short term changes in the labour market and the relative position of small areas.Rates are calculated using ONS mid-year or census-based population estimates for the 16-64 year old population as a denominator.A dashboard has also been produced summarising this data into a single page. Click here to view: DashboardFurther information: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/methodologies/aguidetolabourmarketstatistics#introduction

United Kingdom BS: Unemployment: Claimant Count: sa: Great Britain data was reported at 938.200 Person th in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 918.500 Person th for Sep 2018. United Kingdom BS: Unemployment: Claimant Count: sa: Great Britain data is updated monthly, averaging 1,202.600 Person th from Jan 1971 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 574 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,968.000 Person th in Jul 1986 and a record low of 398.800 Person th in Dec 1973. United Kingdom BS: Unemployment: Claimant Count: sa: Great Britain data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.G011: Labour Force: Unemployment Claimant Count. Labour Force Estimates are shown for the mid-month of the three-month average time periods. For example, estimates for January to March 2012 are shown as 'February 2012', estimates for February to April 2012 are shown as 'March 2012', etc.

Unemployment Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 5 percent in September from 4.80 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset uses ONS Claimant Count estimates to monitor unemployment in Leicester.Claimant Count is the number of people claiming Universal Credit or Jobseekers' Allowance principally for the reason of being unemployed.Claimant Count is a useful proxy for unemployment because it is the most comprehensive unemployment-related dataset published at geographies smaller than the local authority level. While there is significant overlap, it is not the same as the national measure for unemployment, which is based on estimates from the Labour Force Survey and Annual Population Survey.Claimant Count is best used for understanding short term changes in the labour market and the relative position of small areas.Rates are calculated using ONS mid-year estimates for the 16-64 year old population as a denominator.Further information: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/methodologies/aguidetolabourmarketstatistics#introduction