Unemployment Rate in East Devon (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.2%
East Devon · April 2026
-1.3pp vs UK average
East Devon Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — East Devon | 2.2% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,870 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.3 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in East Devon
The claimant rate in East Devon is 2.2%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests East Devon has a relatively active job market with employment levels broadly ahead of the national norm.
What is the Claimant Count?
The claimant count measures the number of people claiming Universal Credit principally for the reason of being unemployed, plus those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA). The rate is expressed as a percentage of the estimated population aged 16–64. It is published monthly by the ONS and provides the most up-to-date picture of unemployment at a local level.