Claimant Count in HampshireLocal Authorities Ranked
Hampshire had 35,770 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 13 local authorities in Hampshire, 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 | Portsmouth | 4.7% |
| 2 | Southampton | 4.3% |
| 3 | Gosport | 3.8% |
| 4 | Havant | 3.4% |
| 5 | Rushmoor | 3.1% |
| 6 | Basingstoke and Deane | 2.7% |
| 7 | New Forest | 2.4% |
| 8 | Eastleigh | 2.3% |
| 9 | Fareham | 2.1% |
| 10 | East Hampshire | 2.0% |
| 11 | Test Valley | 2.0% |
| 12 | Winchester | 2.0% |
| 13 | Hart | 1.8% |