Claimant Count in The ValleysLocal Authorities Ranked
The Valleys had 11,115 people claiming out-of-work benefits in Apr 2026.
All 5 local authorities in The Valleys, 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 | Blaenau Gwent | 3.9% |
| 3 | Torfaen | 3.7% |
| 4 | Merthyr Tydfil | 3.3% |
| 5 | Monmouthshire | 2.4% |