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Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: May 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: 26 August 2026

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: May 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).