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ISSUE 11.02.26/24 CATEGORIES

civic-participation

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Diverse group of voters lining up at an indoor polling station on election day.
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Countries with the Highest Voter Turnout (Elections Ranked)

Belgium and Australia hit 90%+ voter turnout through compulsory voting enforced since 1893 and 1924 respectively. Sweden reaches 87% without legal compulsion. The US averages 55% in presidential elections. The gap between the world's most and least participatory democracies is shaped almost entirely by systems, not voter enthusiasm.

Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·17 min