The (up to) four phases shown in the chart are defined separately for each countiy as follows: Phase 1 - the 12-month period centred around the trough in the OECD harmonised unemployment rate (“crisis onset”), Phase 2 - first 12 months after the on-set of the crisis, Phase 3 - between 13 and 24 months after the on-set of the crisis, Phase 4 - more than two years after the on-set of the crisis. Countries shown in ascending order of the share of UB and/or UA recipients during Phase 3. For the United Kingdom, results reflect the total number of beneficiaries under the Jobseeker’s Allowance (contribution and income-based).