Unemployment Rate in Merthyr Tydfil (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
3.3%
Merthyr Tydfil · April 2026
-0.2pp vs UK average
Merthyr Tydfil Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Merthyr Tydfil | 3.3% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,215 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.2 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Merthyr Tydfil
The claimant rate in Merthyr Tydfil is 3.3%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Merthyr Tydfil 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.