AFAIK nations like spain have sustained youth unemployment (ages 19-24) statistics as high as 50% dating perhaps as far back as the 2008 economic crisis.
Youth statistics may also sustain the highest numbers for depression, crime & suicides. Which could lead to their age bracket ranking amongst the hardest hit by economic troubles and pandemics.
There are definitely people in need when times get hard. And I think all of us would definitely like to improve circumstances and standards of living for youth.
But how to do it? Its not a topic which receives much attention or discussion. The media normally turns a blind eye.
This is a topic I wish people would care about and talk about more.