Voter Turnout by G20 Country, 2021-2025

This EPIGraph compares voter turnout rates across selected G20 and peer nations between 2021 and 2025, revealing substantial variation in civic participation. Turnout ranges from a high of 91% in Australia to a low of 52% in Russia, a spread of nearly 40 percentage points. (China and Saudi Arabia are not represented)

Among major democracies, Canada (69%) ranks in the middle of the group, outperforming the United States (64%), United Kingdom (60%), and Japan (54%), but trailing countries such as Germany (83%), Australia (91%), and Turkey (87%). The United States and Italy are tied at 64%, placing them below the international average represented in the chart.

Several emerging economies demonstrate notably strong participation. Indonesia (81%), Brazil (79%), and Argentina (68%) all record turnout levels above or near those of many advanced economies. Meanwhile, France (67%), South Korea (67%), and India (66%) fall into a middle tier of voter engagement.

Overall, the graphic suggests that higher voter participation is not confined to any single region or level of economic development. Countries with compulsory voting systems, such as Australia, tend to achieve the highest turnout, while several established democracies, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, report comparatively lower levels of electoral participation. Canada's turnout of 69% positions it modestly above the median of the countries shown, reflecting relatively strong but not exceptional voter engagement.

Key Takeaways

• Highest turnout: Australia (91%)
• Lowest turnout: Russia (52%)
• Canada (69%) exceeds the United States (64%) by five percentage points.
• The United States ranks in the lower-middle portion of the countries displayed.
• Turnout differences of nearly 40 percentage points demonstrate significant variation in electoral participation across nations.