Youth and Black Unemployment Rates Soar in November: A Closer Look

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 11:24 pm ET1min read

The unemployment rate for youths aged 16-19 surged to 16.3% in November, while the rate for Blacks increased to 8.3%. The overall unemployment rate rose to 4.6%. The increase in unemployment rates occurred since the bottom in April 2023, with Blacks experiencing a 3.5 percentage point increase and youths a 6.9 percentage point increase.

Youth and Black Unemployment Rates Soar in November: A Closer Look

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