Children in out-of-work benefit households statistics
Annual statistics on the numbers of children living in households where a parent or guardian claimed out-of-work benefits in May each year.
This series of statistics ended in 2018 and was replaced by Children in low income families: local area statistics from March 2020.
This collection brings together annual statistics on the numbers of children living in households where a parent or guardian claimed out-of-work benefits in May each year.
There is contact information and more about DWP statistics on the Statistics at DWP page.
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DWP publish historic and forecast benefit expenditure and caseload data which is usually consistent with the annual Budget and Autumn Statement.
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Last updated 6 December 2018 + show all updates
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Added statistics on children in out-of-work benefit households at 31 May 2017.
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Added statistics on children in out-of-work benefit households at 31 May 2016.
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Published statistics on Children in out-of-work benefit households at 31 May 2015.
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Published Children in out-of-work benefit households: 2014 snapshot.
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Published statistics on Children in out-of-work benefit households at 31 May 2014 and user feedback questionnaire.
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Added Children in out-of-work benefit households: 2012 and 2013 snapshot.
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Published latest statistics to 31 May 2014.
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Link added to guidance on the use of Children in out-of-work benefit households statistics.
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