Gen Z Jobs Crisis: Young Men Bear Brunt of Unemployment

Gen Z graduates face a tough job market, with millions out of work and young men being disproportionately impacted. According to FRED analysis of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Q2 2025, 9.1% of men aged 20-24 were unemployed, compared to 7.2% of women. The pandemic reversed unemployment trends, and AI has cut into roles in tech and finance, sectors where men are predominantly employed. Women have thrived in the growing healthcare sector.