Economist 2024 Coverage. Almost half of the world’s population goes to the polls in 2024 with global ramifications. The economist calculates that as many as 76 countries are due to hold nationwide elections of some form, accounting for 4.2bn people—more than half the world's population.
The year ahead will be a major test of democratic rule as an estimated 4 billion people in more than 50. The experts at good judgment weigh in.