Universal Credit in 2026: caseload snapshot

Great Britain · February 2026 (employment measure: January 2026) · Source: Department for Work and Pensions

People — People (millions)People on Universal CreditPeople on Universal Credit: 8.3 million8.3 millionPeople in employment (January 202…People in employment (January 2026): 3.1 million3.1 millionHouseholds — Households (millions)Households on Universal CreditHouseholds on Universal Credit: 7.2 million7.2 millionHouseholds due a paymentHouseholds due a payment: 6.7 million6.7 millionChart: SupportFund. Source data: Department for Work and Pensions. Great Britain, February 2026 (employment measure: January 2026).

Chart: SupportFund. Source data: Department for Work and Pensions. Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 12 February 2026. Last checked 12 August 2026. View original source

Source: Department for Work and Pensions / SupportFund analysis. Explore the data at SupportFund