Elections 2013: Over 85 million to elect new rulers

The Express Tribune illustrates the demographic breakdown of those who will make a trip to the ballot box.

This election cycle has seen a considerable increase in the number of registered voters.

In 2008, 80,796,382 people elected their representatives. This time around, the number already stands at 85, 738,789 (as of March 6) and is expected to climb up even further. Through the figures below, The Express Tribune illustrates the demographic breakdown of those who will, in a few short weeks, make a trip to the ballot box.

Age breakdown:

18-25 years old

19.77% of total voters or 16,885,102 voters

26-30 years old

14.91% of total voters or 12,736,892 voters

31-40 years old (Largest group)

23.58% of total voters or 20,139,725 voters

41-50 years old

17.7% of total voters or 15,117,351 voters

51-60 years old

11.77% of total voters or 10,052,892 voters

61-70 years old

7.44% of total voters or 6,326,126 voters

71-80 years old

3.51% of total voters or 2,999,370 voters

81-90 years old

1.14% of total voters or 975,971 voters

91-100 years old

0.22% of total voters or 184,708 voters

>100 years old

0.005% of total voters or 3,844 voters













Published in The Express Tribune, March 23^rd, 2013.