Unemployment Rate in Mid Sussex (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.0%
Mid Sussex · April 2026
-1.5pp vs UK average
Mid Sussex Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Mid Sussex | 2.0% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,925 |
| 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 Mid Sussex
The claimant rate in Mid Sussex is 2.0%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Mid Sussex 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.