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.
Should government spend £20 million on film industry?
Should the Isle of Man give the film industry £20 million?
Manx Care's 20 top-paid staff grossed £7.6 million
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has revealed the top 20 earners at Manx Care were paid £7.6 million before taxes, benefits and other deductions last year.
Douglas hotel goes on the market
A well-known seafront hotel in Douglas is on the market - with a £2 million price tag.
Council to sell off 1930s Lord Street flats
Douglas Council is to sell off a landmark site to private developers.
Bike theft warning issued
The police have put a warning to bike owners over recent thefts.
All aboard for this Christmas treat!
You and your kids could ride into the Christmas season in style this year.
Man nabs hundreds of pounds worth of stolen goods
A man who went on a shoplifting spree which netted him hundreds of pounds worth of goods has appeared in court.
Wildlife charity running gardening events
Do you want to put your green thumb to good use?
