A total of 2,271 people were on government incapacity benefits in the past year.
That's down by more than 500 people from the 2,776 who were on it four years ago.
The figures were released by Treasury Minister Chris Thomas in response to a Tynwald question for written reply from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
He also asked about the cost, with Mr Thomas saying around £15.6 million was paid in benefits over the past year.
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Seven ferry crossings hit by water levels and dredging issues in Douglas
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Sam Barks returns to Les Mis in transatlatic tour
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DHSC commissioning rapid review of Noble's bed capacity
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Progress being made on landmark's new building
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Temporary traffic lights on TT course section
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All government departments but one within budget
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