A referendum on lowering the voting age from 21 to 20 was held in Denmark on 21 September 1971.[1] The change was approved by 56.5% of voters, with a turnout of 86.2%.[2] A previous referendum had been unsuccessful in lowering the electoral age to 18 years, which was introduced after a 1978 referendum and which still stands.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
1,601,756
56.5
Against
1,231,792
43.5
Invalid/blank votes
78,201
–
Total
2,911,749
100
Registered voters/turnout
3,378,087
86.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p524 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
