Current Jobseeker's Allowance Figures

Figures for South Somerset, Somerset and the South West

Working-Age Benefits

The Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is payable to people under pensionable age who are available for, and actively seeking, work of at least 40 hours a week.

Total JSA Claimants March 2012

 

South Somerset

(numbers)

South Somerset (%)

South West (%)

Great Britain (%)

All people

1987

2.1

2.9

4.1

Males

1365

2.9

4.0

5.5

Females

629

1.3

1.9

2.7

Source: Nomis - ONS claimant count with rates and proportions Note: % is a proportion of resident population of area aged 16 - 64 and gender