Statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that of the 18,024 households subject to the cap as of September this year, all but 369 (two per cent) featured children.
Of those affected, 7,730 households (43 per cent) had five or more children and 4,721 (26 per cent) had four children.
A total of 3,443 (19 per cent) had three children, 1,326 (seven per cent) had two children, and 435 (two per cent) had a single child.
The figures have stoked concerns that the cap will negatively impact on living standards for some of the poorest children.
Peter Grigg, director of campaigns and policy at The Children’s Society said the figures show that "once again children are bearing the brunt of government cuts".
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