Claimant Count in KentLocal Authorities Ranked
Kent had 41,720 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 13 local authorities in Kent, 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 | Thanet | 5.3% |
| 2 | Medway | 4.3% |
| 3 | Gravesham | 4.3% |
| 4 | Folkestone and Hythe | 3.9% |
| 5 | Dover | 3.6% |
| 6 | Swale | 3.6% |
| 7 | Maidstone | 3.4% |
| 8 | Canterbury | 3.3% |
| 9 | Dartford | 3.2% |
| 10 | Ashford | 3.0% |
| 11 | Tunbridge Wells | 2.6% |
| 12 | Tonbridge and Malling | 2.5% |
| 13 | Sevenoaks | 2.3% |