A growing share of young men have given up on dating, which is bad news for marriage, families, and long-term birth rates.

• 62% of Gen Z men are not even looking to date, up from 51% in 2019.
• Only 34% of Gen Z women have dropped out, so most women are still looking but cannot find interested men.
• Gen Z men spend just $25 on a date, compared with $189 for the average American and $259 for millennials.
• That $25 is roughly $300 in pre-tax money, showing how tight budgets are for young men.
• The worry is fewer of these men will want to marry or have kids.

Outlook: If the trend continues, expect fewer marriages, fewer babies, and growing social strain between young men and women.