Is voting in America higher than Europe?

The United States has a significantly lower voter turnout compared to most European countries. In the 2020 US presidential election, the voter turnout was approximately 66.2%, while in 2016 it was around 60.2%. In contrast, many European countries consistently achieve voter turnouts well above 70%. For instance, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and Spain all have historically high voter turnouts, often exceeding 80%. These differences can be attributed to various factors, including the availability of compulsory voting or automatic voter registration in some European countries, as well as cultural and institutional variations influencing civic participation.