UK Claimant Count Rate
The UK Claimant Count Rate is a measure of unemployment in the United Kingdom. It is calculated by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and is based on the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits. The rate is expressed as a percentage of the total number of people in employment in the UK.
History of the UK Claimant Count Rate
The UK Claimant Count Rate has been used since the early 1980s to measure unemployment in the UK. It was initially used as a measure of the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits, but has since been expanded to include other measures such as the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit.
The UK Claimant Count Rate is an important indicator of the health of the UK economy. It is used by the government and economists to assess the current state of the economy and to make predictions about future economic trends.
Table of Comparisons
| Year | Claimant Count Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.7 |
| 2019 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 3.4 |
| 2016 | 4.8 |
Summary
The UK Claimant Count Rate is an important measure of unemployment in the UK. It is calculated by the Office for National Statistics and is based on the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits. The rate is expressed as a percentage of the total number of people in employment in the UK. The UK Claimant Count Rate is an important indicator of the health of the UK economy and is used by the government and economists to assess the current state of the economy and to make predictions about future economic trends.
For more information about the UK Claimant Count Rate, please visit the Office for National Statistics website here.
See Also
- Unemployment Rate
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Employment Rate
- Labour Force Survey
- Gross Domestic Product
- Consumer Price Index
- Retail Price Index
- Average Earnings Index
- Economic Growth Rate
