The instruments of direct democracy, such as referendums, come into play more frequently at the municipal level
Turnout for referendums
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, returning officers of referendums
Age structure of those entitled to vote
20.1 %
3.6
70 and older
%
18–21 years
Baden-Wurttemberg (2011)
48.3 %
13.6 %
%
21–30 years
12.5
Berlin (2014)
46.1 %
%
30–40 years
13.2
Hamburg (2010)
39.3 %
18.3
Bavaria (2010)
37.7 %
60–70 years
18.7 %
50–60 years
%
40–50 years