Claimant Count in MerseysideLocal Authorities Ranked
Merseyside had 41,705 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 5 local authorities in Merseyside, 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 | Liverpool | 5.7% |
| 2 | Knowsley | 4.3% |
| 3 | Sefton | 3.8% |
| 4 | St. Helens | 3.7% |
| 5 | Wirral | 3.6% |