Claimant Count in Greater ManchesterLocal Authorities Ranked

Greater Manchester had 95,290 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.

All 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester, ranked by claimants, % of residents aged 16 to 64. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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RankLocal authorityClaimants, % of residents aged 16 to 64
1Oldham6.6%
2Manchester6.1%
3Rochdale6.0%
4Bolton5.3%
5Salford5.0%
6Tameside4.8%
7Bury4.4%
8Wigan3.7%
9Stockport3.0%
10Trafford3.0%