Unemployment Rate in South Ribble (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.5%
South Ribble · April 2026
-1.0pp vs UK average
South Ribble Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — South Ribble | 2.5% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,750 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.0 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in South Ribble
The claimant rate in South Ribble is 2.5%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests South Ribble 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.