In a recent disclosure from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), detailed data on the profile of the Brazilian electorate for the next elections was revealed. With 155,912,680 voters eligible to vote, Brazil witnessed a 5.4% growth in the electorate compared to the 2020 Municipal Elections, when the number of voters was 147,918,483.
Distribution by Gender
The data indicates a slight majority of women in the Brazilian electorate, with 52% of the total, while men represent 48%. This distribution reflects the growing female participation in the electoral process, highlighting the importance of public policies focused on gender issues.
Inclusion and Accessibility
The inclusion of minorities and accessibility were central themes of this update. This year, 41,537 voters will use the social name, a significant advance for the trans and non-binary community.
Furthermore, 1,451,846 people declared to have some type of disability or reduced mobility, highlighting the need for adequate and accessible infrastructure for all voters.
Age Range
The analysis by age group shows significant diversity: voters between 16 and 24 years old represent 20.1% of the total, those between 24 and 44 years old make up 62.7%, voters between 45 and 69 years old make up 57.8%, and those aged 70 at 100 years or more constitute 15.2%.
This age distribution reflects an active and participatory society at all ages, with a special emphasis on young people between 24 and 44 years old, who make up the majority of the electorate.
Degree of Education
The level of education of Brazilian voters has the following distribution: 27,04% have completed secondary education, 17,78% have incomplete secondary education, 22,48% have not completed primary education, and 6,41% have completed primary education. Voters with completed higher education represent 10,75%, while 5,57% have incomplete higher education.
Furthermore, 6.59% of voters only read and write, 3.57% are illiterate and 0.02% did not report their level of education. These data highlight the need for continued investment in education to ensure a population that is more informed and prepared to make informed political decisions.
Advances in Biometrics
Technology also plays a crucial role in the electoral process. According to the TSE, 82% of voters already have registered fingerprints, totaling 129,198,488 voters. This advance in biometrics aims to increase security and efficiency in voter identification.
Racial Diversity
Although the majority of voters did not report their color or race, the available data highlights Brazil's racial diversity and the importance of representation in all spheres of government. Distribution by color or race is a crucial aspect to understand the composition of the electorate: 89,88% did not inform their color or race, 5,46% identify themselves as mixed race, 3,4% as white, 1,16% as black and 0.1% as indigenous.
The data released by the TSE offers a comprehensive view of the profile of the Brazilian electorate, but also highlights essential areas for improvements, such as inclusion, accessibility and education. As Brazil prepares for another election, understanding these statistics is critical to promoting a more inclusive and representative democracy.