Claimant Count in StaffordshireLocal Authorities Ranked
Staffordshire had 24,505 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 9 local authorities in Staffordshire, 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | 5.5% |
| 2 | East Staffordshire | 3.4% |
| 3 | Tamworth | 3.3% |
| 4 | Cannock Chase | 3.2% |
| 5 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 2.9% |
| 6 | South Staffordshire | 2.6% |
| 7 | Stafford | 2.5% |
| 8 | Lichfield | 2.2% |
| 9 | Staffordshire Moorlands | 2.2% |