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Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: February 2026

Provides an up to date overview and history of the main benefits administered by the Department for Communities (DfC).

• From: Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 27 May 2026

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: February 2026

https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/benefits-statistics-summary

Details

The benefits covered by this publication are: Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension. Universal Credit figures are also included as Official Statistics in Development (previously Experimental Statistics).

Published 27 May 2026