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28 Countries Where Voting Is Mandatory, Ranked
From strict fines to frozen bank accounts, see how nations enforce the vote.
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Discover the strict penalties and unexpected rules behind mandatory voting. 
28. Dominican Republic 
27. Honduras 
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25. Panama 
24. Lebanon 
23. Democratic Republic Of The Congo 
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21. Cyprus 
20. Egypt 
19. Turkey 
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17. Mexico 
16. Thailand 
15. Paraguay 
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13. Liechtenstein 
12. Nauru 
11. Luxembourg 
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9. Ecuador 
8. Bolivia 
7. Peru 
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5. Uruguay 
4. Belgium 
3. Singapore 
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Across the globe, dozens of nations view voting not merely as an optional civic privilege, but as an enforceable legal obligation. From administrative sanctions to frozen salaries, here is how 28 countries handle mandatory elections.
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