Unemployment Rate in Westmorland and Furness (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
1.8%
Westmorland and Furness · April 2026
-1.7pp vs UK average
Westmorland and Furness Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Westmorland and Furness | 1.8% |
| Number of Claimants | 2,470 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.7 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Westmorland and Furness
The claimant rate in Westmorland and Furness is 1.8%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Westmorland and Furness 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.