Voting age

The voting age is the minimum legal age at which a person may vote in a governmental election.

Voting ages around the world

• Australia: 18\n*Austria: 18 (16 in some cities & states)\n*Brazil: 16-18, 70+ (voluntary suffrage); 18-70 (mandatory suffrage)\n*Canada: 18\n*Denmark: 18\n*Finland: 18\n*Germany: 18 (16 in some cities & states)\n*India: 18 (lowered from 21 years in 1989)\n*Iran: 15\n*Japan: 20\n*Lithuania: 18\n*Malta: 18\n*Republic of Ireland: 18\n*Spain: 18\n*Sweden: 18\n*United Kingdom: 18\n*United States: 18\n*Netherlands: 18\n