Claimant Count in Northern IrelandLocal Authorities Ranked
Northern Ireland had 35,355 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, 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 | Derry City and Strabane | 4.3% |
| 2 | Belfast | 4.0% |
| 3 | Causeway Coast and Glens | 3.0% |
| 4 | Mid and East Antrim | 2.9% |
| 5 | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | 2.8% |
| 6 | Newry, Mourne and Down | 2.8% |
| 7 | Ards and North Down | 2.6% |
| 8 | Antrim and Newtownabbey | 2.3% |
| 9 | Fermanagh and Omagh | 2.3% |
| 10 | Mid Ulster | 2.2% |
| 11 | Lisburn and Castlereagh | 1.9% |