Claimant Count in South East WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
South East Wales had 23,945 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 5 local authorities in South East Wales, 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 | Cardiff | 3.9% |
| 2 | Caerphilly | 3.4% |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | 3.3% |
| 4 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | 3.2% |
| 5 | Bridgend | 3.0% |