Claimant Count in East MidlandsLocal Authorities Ranked
All 35 local authorities in East Midlands, 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 | Nottingham | 6.0% |
| 2 | Leicester | 5.5% |
| 3 | Derby | 5.1% |
| 4 | Boston | 4.8% |
| 5 | Lincoln | 4.0% |
| 6 | Mansfield | 4.0% |
| 7 | Ashfield | 3.9% |
| 8 | East Lindsey | 3.7% |
| 9 | North Northamptonshire | 3.5% |
| 10 | West Northamptonshire | 3.5% |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 3.3% |
| 12 | Erewash | 3.3% |
| 13 | Gedling | 3.3% |
| 14 | Bassetlaw | 3.2% |
| 15 | West Lindsey | 3.1% |
| 16 | Bolsover | 3.0% |
| 17 | Oadby and Wigston | 3.0% |
| 18 | South Holland | 3.0% |
| 19 | South Kesteven | 2.9% |
| 20 | Melton | 2.8% |
| 21 | Broxtowe | 2.8% |
| 22 | Newark and Sherwood | 2.8% |
| 23 | Amber Valley | 2.7% |
| 24 | High Peak | 2.4% |
| 25 | North East Derbyshire | 2.4% |
| 26 | South Derbyshire | 2.4% |
| 27 | Charnwood | 2.4% |
| 28 | Hinckley and Bosworth | 2.4% |
| 29 | Blaby | 2.3% |
| 30 | North Kesteven | 2.1% |
| 31 | North West Leicestershire | 2.0% |
| 32 | Rushcliffe | 2.0% |
| 33 | Derbyshire Dales | 1.9% |
| 34 | Rutland | 1.8% |
| 35 | Harborough | 1.7% |