The number of people on Jobseekers Allowance in Hertford and Stortford was 1576 in February, according to figures released today by the Office of National Statistics.
The figure of 2.4% represents an increase of 17% since last year, compared to a national increase of 13.5%.
The statistics do not include long-term unemployed, those on incapacity benefit or those who are looking for work but don't qualify for benefit.
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