a situation where people are out of work but are willing,able and actively seeking work.
What is unemployment measured by?
No. of unemployed people divided by the labour force
How does the government measure unemployment ?
Claimant Count
Labour Force Survey
How does the Claimant Count measure unemployment ?
counts unemployed as all those who register as claiming unemployment related benefits (Job Seekers Allowance) at the benefit offices on the day of the monthly count.
What does the Claimant Count not include?
Under 18
Those on government training schemes
Anyone who doesn’t register for benefits
Anyone who would like a job but doesn’t qualify for benefits
Anyone working part time but would like a full time job
