Claimant Count in South WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
South Wales had 47,645 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 13 local authorities in South 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 | Newport | 4.6% |
| 2 | Cardiff | 3.9% |
| 3 | Blaenau Gwent | 3.9% |
| 4 | Torfaen | 3.7% |
| 5 | Pembrokeshire | 3.6% |
| 6 | Caerphilly | 3.4% |
| 7 | Swansea | 3.3% |
| 8 | Vale of Glamorgan | 3.3% |
| 9 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | 3.2% |
| 10 | Neath Port Talbot | 3.1% |
| 11 | Bridgend | 3.0% |
| 12 | Carmarthenshire | 2.9% |
| 13 | Monmouthshire | 2.4% |