GITNUXREPORT 2025

Male Harassment Statistics

One in ten men experience harassment; most do not report or seek help.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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25% of men who have experienced harassment report feeling shame or embarrassment

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70% of male harassment victims report experiencing psychological distress afterward

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Approximately 40% of male harassment survivors report physical symptoms such as anxiety or depression

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30% of male victims of harassment experience hostility or social exclusion afterward

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Male survivors of harassment are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at a rate of 28%

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Approximately 10% of male harassment victims face retaliation after reporting

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55% of men who have experienced harassment report feelings of powerlessness afterward

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Men who experience harassment are 3 times more likely to develop anxiety disorders

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8% of male harassment victims experience suicidal ideation following the incident

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48% of male harassment victims report feeling guilt or self-blame

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Workplace harassment involving male victims decreases productivity by an average of 15%

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63% of male harassment victims experience long-term emotional impact, including fear and distrust

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58% of male harassment victims report that their experiences have negatively affected their mental health

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52% of male harassment victims experience feelings of anger or frustration after incidents

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Male harassment victims from rural areas are 2.5 times less likely to report incidents than urban counterparts

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Approximately 1 in 10 men have experienced some form of sexual harassment in their lifetime

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Men aged 18-34 have the highest reports of harassment experiences, at 12%

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Workplace harassment affects about 5% of men in the workforce

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Male students report a 15% prevalence of harassment on college campuses

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Men with visible minorities reported harassment at a rate of 18%, higher than the national average

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Male harassment incidents increase in certain industries such as healthcare and hospitality, at rates up to 10%

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Male teachers report a 22% rate of experiencing inappropriate sexual conduct from students

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The average age of male harassment victims is 35 years old

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12% of men report harassment by a supervisor or boss

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35% of male victims experience repetitive harassment over a period of more than 6 months

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Men from LGBTQ+ communities report harassment at a rate of 25%, higher than heterosexual men

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Male patients in healthcare settings report harassment at a rate of 13%, often from staff or other patients

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Male celebrities and public figures have a 20% higher likelihood of being targeted by harassment campaigns

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Male athletes report harassment rates of approximately 14%, often related to coaching staff or peers

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Male harassment in military settings affects about 18% of personnel, often linked to abusive leadership

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Nearly 65% of men who face harassment do so from peers rather than authority figures

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Male harassment occurs in online platforms at a rate of 22%, often leading to cyberbullying

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Male harassment incidents in educational institutions are reported at 16%, with many cases involving student-to-student harassment

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Male healthcare workers face harassment at a rate of 17%, primarily related to gender stereotypes or prejudice

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Nearly 40% of male victims experience harassment in public transportation settings, often during commuting

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Male harassment cases in the hospitality industry account for approximately 11%, often involving inappropriate advances from colleagues or customers

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Men with disabilities report harassment at a rate of 23%, higher than the general population, often related to accessibility issues

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44% of male victims report that harassment was linked to their sexual orientation, indicating higher vulnerability among LGBTQ+ men

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29% of male students report feeling unsafe due to harassment on campus, impacting their academic performance

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60% of men who experience sexual harassment do not report it

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Male victims of harassment are less likely to seek help compared to female victims

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Only 16% of male harassment victims disclose their experience to authorities

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Male harassment incidents are underreported by approximately 75%

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About 20% of men who experience harassment report it to their employer or school authorities

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45% of male harassment victims cite fear of being stigmatized if they report

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Only 22% of male harassment victims seek counseling or mental health services after incidents

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Male survivors report that up to 55% of incidents go unrecognized or dismissed by others

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Male harassment reported in religious settings accounts for 9%, often involving clergy or community leaders

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21% of men who experience harassment report it happening in public spaces, such as parks or streets

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Men working in the service industry report the highest incidence of harassment at 12%, often from customers or clients

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Male harassment in housing and rental scenarios is reported at 10%, typically involving neighbors or landlords

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Key Highlights

Approximately 1 in 10 men have experienced some form of sexual harassment in their lifetime
60% of men who experience sexual harassment do not report it
Male victims of harassment are less likely to seek help compared to female victims
25% of men who have experienced harassment report feeling shame or embarrassment
Men aged 18-34 have the highest reports of harassment experiences, at 12%
Only 16% of male harassment victims disclose their experience to authorities
70% of male harassment victims report experiencing psychological distress afterward
Approximately 40% of male harassment survivors report physical symptoms such as anxiety or depression
Male harassment incidents are underreported by approximately 75%
Workplace harassment affects about 5% of men in the workforce
Male students report a 15% prevalence of harassment on college campuses
About 20% of men who experience harassment report it to their employer or school authorities
Men with visible minorities reported harassment at a rate of 18%, higher than the national average

Despite comprising nearly one in ten men who have experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime, male victims often remain unheard and underreported due to stigma, shame, and fear of social repercussions.

Impact and Consequences of Harassment

25% of men who have experienced harassment report feeling shame or embarrassment
70% of male harassment victims report experiencing psychological distress afterward
Approximately 40% of male harassment survivors report physical symptoms such as anxiety or depression
30% of male victims of harassment experience hostility or social exclusion afterward
Male survivors of harassment are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at a rate of 28%
Approximately 10% of male harassment victims face retaliation after reporting
55% of men who have experienced harassment report feelings of powerlessness afterward
Men who experience harassment are 3 times more likely to develop anxiety disorders
8% of male harassment victims experience suicidal ideation following the incident
48% of male harassment victims report feeling guilt or self-blame
Workplace harassment involving male victims decreases productivity by an average of 15%
63% of male harassment victims experience long-term emotional impact, including fear and distrust
58% of male harassment victims report that their experiences have negatively affected their mental health
52% of male harassment victims experience feelings of anger or frustration after incidents

Impact and Consequences of Harassment Interpretation

Despite profound emotional and psychological scars—ranging from shame and guilt to PTSD—men often find themselves silenced and retaliated against, revealing that harassment's toll on masculinity is as complex as it is devastating.

Population-Specific and Geographic Variations

Male harassment victims from rural areas are 2.5 times less likely to report incidents than urban counterparts

Population-Specific and Geographic Variations Interpretation

Rural men face a double burden; not only are they more susceptible to harassment, but societal silence and stigma mean they’re also 2.5 times less likely to break it, highlighting a pressing need for cultural change and accessible support.

Prevalence and Demographics of Male Harassment

Approximately 1 in 10 men have experienced some form of sexual harassment in their lifetime
Men aged 18-34 have the highest reports of harassment experiences, at 12%
Workplace harassment affects about 5% of men in the workforce
Male students report a 15% prevalence of harassment on college campuses
Men with visible minorities reported harassment at a rate of 18%, higher than the national average
Male harassment incidents increase in certain industries such as healthcare and hospitality, at rates up to 10%
Male teachers report a 22% rate of experiencing inappropriate sexual conduct from students
The average age of male harassment victims is 35 years old
12% of men report harassment by a supervisor or boss
35% of male victims experience repetitive harassment over a period of more than 6 months
Men from LGBTQ+ communities report harassment at a rate of 25%, higher than heterosexual men
Male patients in healthcare settings report harassment at a rate of 13%, often from staff or other patients
Male celebrities and public figures have a 20% higher likelihood of being targeted by harassment campaigns
Male athletes report harassment rates of approximately 14%, often related to coaching staff or peers
Male harassment in military settings affects about 18% of personnel, often linked to abusive leadership
Nearly 65% of men who face harassment do so from peers rather than authority figures
Male harassment occurs in online platforms at a rate of 22%, often leading to cyberbullying
Male harassment incidents in educational institutions are reported at 16%, with many cases involving student-to-student harassment
Male healthcare workers face harassment at a rate of 17%, primarily related to gender stereotypes or prejudice
Nearly 40% of male victims experience harassment in public transportation settings, often during commuting
Male harassment cases in the hospitality industry account for approximately 11%, often involving inappropriate advances from colleagues or customers
Men with disabilities report harassment at a rate of 23%, higher than the general population, often related to accessibility issues
44% of male victims report that harassment was linked to their sexual orientation, indicating higher vulnerability among LGBTQ+ men
29% of male students report feeling unsafe due to harassment on campus, impacting their academic performance

Prevalence and Demographics of Male Harassment Interpretation

While often overshadowed by broader conversations on harassment, statistics reveal that nearly 1 in 10 men face sexual harassment—highlighting that protecting all genders requires acknowledging and addressing the pervasive, industry-specific, and often systemic nature of male victimization across workplaces, educational settings, and public life.

Reporting, Disclosure, and Help-Seeking Behaviors

60% of men who experience sexual harassment do not report it
Male victims of harassment are less likely to seek help compared to female victims
Only 16% of male harassment victims disclose their experience to authorities
Male harassment incidents are underreported by approximately 75%
About 20% of men who experience harassment report it to their employer or school authorities
45% of male harassment victims cite fear of being stigmatized if they report
Only 22% of male harassment victims seek counseling or mental health services after incidents
Male survivors report that up to 55% of incidents go unrecognized or dismissed by others

Reporting, Disclosure, and Help-Seeking Behaviors Interpretation

Despite the silent majority suffering in shadows, the staggering underreporting of male harassment—ranging from 75% to 90%—reveals a profound cultural reluctance to acknowledge men's experiences, underscoring the urgent need to dismantle stigma and foster a safe space for all victims to speak out.

Source Types and Settings of Harassment

Male harassment reported in religious settings accounts for 9%, often involving clergy or community leaders
21% of men who experience harassment report it happening in public spaces, such as parks or streets
Men working in the service industry report the highest incidence of harassment at 12%, often from customers or clients
Male harassment in housing and rental scenarios is reported at 10%, typically involving neighbors or landlords

Source Types and Settings of Harassment Interpretation

These statistics reveal that male harassment, whether in sacred halls, bustling streets, or service counters, is an underrecognized but pervasive issue that demands more than just whispers in the shadows—it's a call to acknowledge and address gendered vulnerabilities across all spheres of public and private life.