This essay has investigated which variables can lead to a high or low voter turnout. This has been done by comparing Swedish municipalities with each other. Based on differences between them, patterns can be seen on what can lead to a certain level of turnout. The study has looked at the variables age, background of the population and type of municipality as potential variables that explain the differences in voter turnout. The results concluded that it was primarily the background of the population, i.e. which country they originally came from, that influenced how willing they were to vote. Type of municipality had a certain influence, but not so great that it can be said that it is one of the major influencing factors. The average age of the municipality had no explanatory power at all. However, whether the result is due to the fact that the differences between the age groups are smaller than in the past or other reasons is unclear. The control variables had no detectable influence on turnout.
2024-05-29