Half of them have been unemployed for at least a year, according to a study by Rest Less, which offers advice for older people. Its report said almost 200,000 men over the age of 50 were out of work in the three months to last November.
Jobless men in the age group are significantly more likely to be in long-term unemployment, said Rest Less.
Stuart Lewis, founder of Rest Less, said: “Our analysis shines a light on the many individuals who have so much to contribute to the workplace, but who are being left behind by the recovery.
“The fact that half of all unemployed men aged over 50 have been unemployed for more than 12 months is shocking and a timely wakeup call to Government and industry that we need to do more to ensure that our post-pandemic jobs plan supports people of all ages.”
