The Treasury says there were 39,610 benefits claims on the Isle of Man in September.
Minister Alex Allinson gave the figures in response to a question for written answer from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
Dr Allinson said the figures included pensions, income support and child benefit as well as widow's benefits and adoption allowance.
He added some people claim more than one benefit.
RNLI honours the 40 years of service between two volunteers
The RNLI's celebrating a total of 40 years service between two volunteers.
What would be the impact of raising the income tax threshold?
How much would it cost the government to increase the income tax threshold?
Nominations open for Manx cultural hero awards
Do you know a Manx cultural hero who should be celebrated?
Passport and immigration public counters to temporarily close
The Government Offices passport, immigration and nationality public counters will be temporarily closed next week.
Overnight delay means today's sailings will set off late
A number of Steam Packet sailings will be setting off later than scheduled today, Saturday, November 1.
Fireworks displays to kick off with event tonight
Fireworks displays are set to go off with a bang around the Island, starting tonight.
Second night of police roadside car checks finds less defects
Police say their second round of winter car checks found less defects than the first night.
Society appeals for help about traditional gypsy caravans on the Island
Do you know of any traditional gypsy caravans on the Island?
