Voters across some eighty countries, home to an estimated four billion people—roughly half of the world’s population—headed to the polls to cast their vote in 2024, making it the year of elections.
But in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, many voters opted to reject the status quo, reflecting a growing anti-incumbent sentiment. In some instances, voting was marred by authorities’ meddling in the results, while in others, parties on the extremist fringe surged in popularity, raising concerns about the future of democracy worldwide. Experts tracked the extraordinary year for CFR and the following curated list addresses some of the most consequential elections.
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