Youth 18-25 vs elderly 65+ voter turnout gap

Choropleth map of India by state: Youth 18-25 vs elderly 65+ voter turnout gap. In several states, elderly voters (65+) turn out at higher rates than youth (18-25).

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In several states, elderly voters (65+) turn out at higher rates than youth (18-25).
Policy implication
Youth disengagement from elections is a democratic warning. If young people don't vote, policy skews toward older interests.
ECI/ADR 2024Democracyyouth votersgenerational gapdemocracy
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Data vintage. The figures are for 2024 and have not been refreshed since this map was made.

Source: ECI/ADR (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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