Sociology
The Effect of Population Aging on Political Participation Patterns
Quick fact
In many advanced democracies, citizens over 65 are about 20–30 percentage points more likely to vote than those aged 18–24, and this gap has widened in recent decades.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a country where the median voter is over 60—how would that change election outcomes? Population aging is quietly transforming who votes and what politicians promise.