Unemployment Rate in East Hampshire (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.0%
East Hampshire · April 2026
-1.5pp vs UK average
East Hampshire Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — East Hampshire | 2.0% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,545 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.5 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in East Hampshire
The claimant rate in East Hampshire is 2.0%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests East Hampshire 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.