Voter turnout of voting age population in Congo
Congo: Voter turnout of voting age population was 62.37 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
62.37
World rank
77th
of 161 countries
All-time high
86.59
in 2002
All-time low
35.83
in 2017
Years of data
5
2002–2021
Voter turnout of voting age population in Congo, 2002–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for voter turnout of voting age population in Congo is 62.37, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voter turnout of voting age population in Congo peaked at 86.59 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 35.83, in 2017.
Congo ranks 77th of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Voter turnout of voting age population in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 86.59 | — |
| 2009 | 72.56 | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 55.84 | -23.0% |
| 2017 | 35.83 | -35.8% |
| 2021 | 62.37 | +74.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 62.37 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.25, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Congo's 62.37 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.77, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.58 | 72.56 | 86.59 | 2 |
| 2010s | 45.84 | 35.83 | 55.84 | 2 |
| 2020s | 62.37 | 62.37 | 62.37 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More population data for Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.17 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.684 (2100)
- Population density 58.64 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.51 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is voter turnout of voting age population in Congo?
- Voter turnout of voting age population in Congo was 62.37 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest voter turnout of voting age population recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 86.59 in 2002.
- What is the lowest voter turnout of voting age population recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.83 in 2017.
- How does Congo rank for voter turnout of voting age population?
- Congo ranks 77th out of 161 countries with data for 2021.
- Is voter turnout of voting age population rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Voter turnout of voting age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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