Claimant Count Rate
The Claimant Count Rate released by the UK Office for National Statistics is a monthly measure of the number of benefit claimants as a percentage of the working population excluding homemakers and those on training schemes. It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate rises, it indicates a greater share of the populace is claiming benefits which suggests a lack of expansion within the UK labor market. A fall in the rate can indicate economic expansion and potential inflationary pressures. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as bullish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while an increase is seen as bearish.
Next Event -
The typical/expected impact on GBP pairs is Medium.
Lower numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for xxx/GBP pairs and bearish for GBP/xxx pairs.
Most Recent -
Higher numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for GBP/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/GBP pairs.
Past Events
| Date | Time | Actual | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2026 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 18 August 2026 | 06:00 | 4.3% | - |
| 21 July 2026 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 18 June 2026 | 06:00 | 4.5% | - |
| 19 May 2026 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 21 April 2026 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 19 March 2026 | 07:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 17 February 2026 | 07:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 20 January 2026 | 07:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 16 December 2025 | 07:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 11 November 2025 | 07:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 14 October 2025 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 16 September 2025 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 12 August 2025 | 06:00 | 4.4% | - |
| 17 July 2025 | 06:00 | 4.5% | - |
| 10 June 2025 | 06:00 | 4.5% | - |
| 13 May 2025 | 06:00 | 4.5% | - |
| 15 April 2025 | 06:00 | 4.7% | - |
| 20 March 2025 | 07:00 | 4.7% | - |
| 18 February 2025 | 07:00 | 4.6% | - |