This statistic shows the percentage of people who identified with a political party in Great Britain (GB) in 2012, by age. 61 percent of 18 to 24 year olds identified with a party. This was, however, the lowest age group total. Political identification increased up to 71 percent for the 35 to 44 year olds. Despite a dip for 45 to 54 year olds, the figure rises to 83 percent for the oldest age group of 65+. It is not clear from this statistic whether political identification rises with age or if it is a generational factor creating the difference.
Percentage of people who identify with a political party in Great Britain in 2012, by age
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NatCen. (September 2, 2013). Percentage of people who identify with a political party in Great Britain in 2012, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/285820/political-identification-in-great-britain-gb-by-age/
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NatCen. (2013). Percentage of people who identify with a political party in Great Britain in 2012, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/285820/political-identification-in-great-britain-gb-by-age/
NatCen. "Percentage of People Who Identify with a Political Party in Great Britain in 2012, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Sep 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/285820/political-identification-in-great-britain-gb-by-age/
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Percentage of people who identify with a political party in Great Britain in 2012, by age [Graph], NatCen, September 2, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/285820/political-identification-in-great-britain-gb-by-age/