Claimant Count in DevonLocal Authorities Ranked
Devon had 20,650 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 10 local authorities in Devon, ranked by claimants, % of residents aged 16 to 64. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Claimants, % of residents aged 16 to 64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torbay | 3.6% |
| 2 | Plymouth | 3.5% |
| 3 | North Devon | 3.1% |
| 4 | Torridge | 2.9% |
| 5 | Mid Devon | 2.4% |
| 6 | Exeter | 2.3% |
| 7 | East Devon | 2.2% |
| 8 | South Hams | 2.2% |
| 9 | Teignbridge | 2.2% |
| 10 | West Devon | 2.1% |