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There are a range of challenges facing men and boys in the UK. Here is a snapshot of then key areas and for deeper statistics, please do refer to research reports and research snapshots.
The inclusion of the figures for women and girls are provided for context, not competition.
| Area | Details & Key Statistics |
|---|---|
| 01 EDUCATION School Readiness & Attainment |
Boys are behind girls at every stage of education and are more likely to be excluded from school.
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| 02 HIGHER ED University Entry |
45,000 fewer young men (19 and under) go to university.
Source:
UCAS end of cycle data
/ DfE
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| 03 EMPLOYMENT NEETs |
13.4% of men aged 16–24 are NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
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| 04 HEALTH Suicide Rates |
Suicide death rates among men are increasing to over 14 every day – over 5,000 in total.
Source: Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys
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| 05 HEALTH Life Expectancy |
Life expectancy is 4 years lower for men than women.
Source:
ONS – National life tables
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| 06 EMPLOYMENT Unemployment |
Nearly 1 million men are unemployed.
Source: Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys
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| 07 HOMELESSNESS Rough Sleeping |
83% of rough sleepers are male.
Source:
MHCLG Rough sleeping snapshot
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| 08 JUSTICE Prison Population |
Men make up 96% of the prison population.
Note: Many experienced abuse or have learning difficulties.
Source: CPRMB – Missing Men (Table 24)
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| 09 SAFETY Workplace Fatalities |
Ten men every month die due to a workplace injury.
Source:
Health and Safety Executive
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| 10 SAFETY Victims of Abuse |
2 million men are victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking every year.
Note: Figures are from ONS, based on updated methodology.
Source:
Office for National Statistics
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