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United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands ()

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode UK.CLAIMS.M.SA.REGION-LONDON

Latest (y/y)−0.7%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−2.9%August 2026
Level347.9 thousandsSeptember 2026

United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands () was down 0.7% year on year in September 2026, compared with −2.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 347.9 thousands.

That is the highest reading since September 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −41.1% (Apr 2022) to 186.1% (May 2020), averaging 19.8%.

United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands (), annual % change, Apr 1975 – Sep 2026−50%0%50%100%150%200%19801990200020102020Robomacro
United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands (), annual % change, Apr 1975 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands (), level (thousands)020040060019801990200020102020Robomacro
United Kingdom Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands (), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026347.9 thousands−0.7
August 2026341.5 thousands−2.9
July 2026341.6 thousands−3.5
June 2026346.2 thousands−4.2
May 2026347.3 thousands−3.3
April 2026345.6 thousands−2.8
March 2026344.2 thousands−3.8
February 2026344.2 thousands−3.2
January 2026343.2 thousands−2.9
December 2025343.9 thousands−2.8
November 2025345.1 thousands−2.6
October 2025347.3 thousands−2.1
September 2025350.2 thousands−0.2
August 2025351.7 thousands0.2
July 2025354.0 thousands0.4
June 2025361.2 thousands14.1
May 2025359.3 thousands15.4
April 2025355.5 thousands17.3
March 2025357.8 thousands17.4
February 2025355.7 thousands17.2
January 2025353.5 thousands16.7
December 2024353.9 thousands17.8
November 2024354.4 thousands19.1
October 2024354.6 thousands19.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (630 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationApril 1974
Observations630
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high186.1% (May 2020)
10-year low−41.1% (Apr 2022)
10-year average19.8%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.CLAIMS.M.SA.REGION-LONDON

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FAQ

What is the current claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is −0.7% year on year for September 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.CLAIMS.M.SA.REGION-LONDON.

Last updated 2026-10-20. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “Claimant Count : E12000007 London : People : SA : Thousands (UK)”.