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Quebec Witnesses a Wide Voting Age Gap, According to Élections Québec Survey
A recent survey by Élections Québec has revealed a significant gap in election participation rates between young people and older generations in the province. The survey, however, does not specify the region or the specific election in which the voting rates were measured.
According to the data, among those surveyed, the voting rate for young people aged 18 to 34 is lower than the voting rate for older generations, specifically those aged 55 and over. The post-election survey indicates that 50% of those aged 18 to 34 voted, compared to 80% of those aged 55 and over.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec, the source of the information regarding the voting patterns of different age groups, has not previously reported such a significant gap in voting rates between young people and older generations in Quebec. It's important to note that the survey does not provide information on the reasons behind the lower voting rate among young people compared to older generations.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec has also made projections regarding the aging population in Quebec. As of July 1, 2024, 21.1% of Quebec's population was aged 65 and over. Projections suggest that seniors will represent 25% of the population by 2031, with the most significant increase expected by this year. By 2071, seniors are expected to represent 27% of the population.
This increase is due to the last cohorts of baby-boomers (born between 1946 and 1966) reaching the age group of 65 and over. Since 1971, the proportion of the population aged 65 and over has been steadily increasing in Quebec.
Since 2022, population aging in Quebec has slowed down due to the arrival of a large number of international migrants, mainly aged 20 to 44. Despite this, those under 20 years old make up 20.7% of Quebec's population, and those aged 20 to 64 make up 58.2% of the population.
It's worth noting that the Institut de la statistique du Québec has not provided information on the voting rates for age groups between 35 and 54 in this specific survey. The survey by Élections Québec does not provide any information on the region or the specific election in which the voting rates were measured.
This is the first time the Institut de la statistique du Québec has reported such a significant gap in voting rates between young people and older generations in a post-election survey. The findings raise questions about the engagement of young voters in Quebec and potential strategies to encourage higher participation in future elections.
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