2011–2021
Calculate the change in voter turnout for each age group. Use the data table, “Voter turnout by age group at federal elections, 2011–2021,” to determine the percentage point change and percent change for different periods. Choose the years you want to compare, and write your results in the table.
- y = year
- y2 – y1 = Percentage point change
- [(y2 – y1) ÷ y1] x 100 = Percent change (%)
| Age group | Percentage point change from ____ to ____ | Percent change (%) from ____ to ____ | Percentage point change from ____ to ____ | Percent change (%) from ____ to ____ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 24 years | ||||
| 25 to 34 years | ||||
| 35 to 44 years | ||||
| 45 to 54 years | ||||
| 55 to 64 years | ||||
| 65 to 74 years | ||||
| 75 years and over | ||||
| All ages |
| Example 1: Percentage point change from 2011 to 2015 | Example 2: Percent change (%) from 2015 to 2019 |
|---|---|
y1 = 38.8 y2 – y1 | y1 = 57.1 [(y2 – y1) ÷ y1] x 100 |