Voting eligible population (VEP)

Definition

The Voting Eligible Population (VEP) includes citizens who are legally eligible to vote, accounting for factors such as age and citizenship status, but excluding those disenfranchised due to legal reasons. It provides a more accurate measure of the pool of potential voters than just the total adult population.

Related terms

Voter Turnout:

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election, showing how many actually participated.

Disenfranchisement:

The removal of voting rights from individuals or groups, often due to legal sanctions or other regulations.

Electoral Roll/Register: A list compiled by governmental bodies that includes all individuals registered to vote in elections within a specific area