Site MenuVoter Turnout by Gender and Age – Estimation of Voter Turnout by Age Group and Gender at the 2021 General Election
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There were 3,910 Canadians registered with gender marker X
on the list of electors during the 2021 general election.
For the first time, over 50% of the voters in the 65–74 and 75+ age groups chose to vote at advance polls or by special ballot.
Turnout by age group for 2019 and 2021
| Age group | 2019 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 24 | 53.9% | 46.7% |
| 25 to 34 | 58.4% | 52.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 64.6% | 59.0% |
| 45 to 54 | 68.1% | 63.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 73.3% | 68.3% |
| 65 to 74 | 79.1% | 74.9% |
| 75+ | 68.6% | 65.9% |
| All ages | 67.0% | 62.2% |
Youth turnout
First time
The first time
category includes youth eligible to vote federally for the first time. For the 2021 general election, this includes those born between October 22, 2001, and September 20, 2003.
| 2019 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| 53.6% | 44.7% |
Not the first time
The not first time
category includes those youth under 25 years old who were previously eligible to vote federally. For the 2021 general election, this includes those born between September 21, 1996, and October 21, 2001.
| 2019 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| 54.2% | 47.4% |