Table

Political participation among persons aged 16 and over, by age. Per cent.
2017
Years, total16-24 years25-44 years45-66 years67 years or older
1Self-reported voter participation may deviate from official turnout statistics.
2Social media postings (e.g. from Facebook and Twitter) are not to be included in the question 'Written internet article to influence an issue in the last 12 months'
Voted in last parliamentary election18044738792
Written newspaper or journal article to influence an issue in the last 12 months53465
Written internet article to influence an issue in the last 12 months277884
Contacted politician or public official to influence an issue in the last 12 months125101713
Worked voluntarily for political party, organisation or other group to influence an issue in the ...1089128
Participated in legal public demonstration in the last 12 months610653
Total number of respondents6 1797841 8552 3471 193