NettetBy the end of the 1900s, 18 had become the most common voting age, and it remains the same today. However, that doesn’t mean every country around the world subscribes to the same age. In fact, the minimum voting age around the world ranges from 16 to 25 years old. In some countries, citizens of eligible age are required by law to vote. Nettet1968 – 17 counties followed reducing their voting age 1970s – Western European countries started to reduce voting age to 18 1990s – 18 reached the most common voting age 2000s – Countries which remain at 20 are put under pressure to lower voting age Current – Discussions have moved to lowering the voting age to 16 across the world
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NettetCitizens of other Nordic countries who have been registered as residents in Norway no later than 30 June in the election year also have the right to vote. Other foreign citizens who have reached 18 years of age by the end of the election year, and who have been registered as a resident in Norway continuously for the three years before the election … NettetThe 2024 election saw about 20 million more votes than the 137 million in the 2016 election. Only about 55.72% of eligible voters voted in the 2016 election. Even in the … crowd and traffic control boy scouts
Chart: How does the voting age vary worldwide? Statista
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