How is people’s participation usually measured in an election? (Or) What is Voters Turnout in Elections?

How is people’s participation usually measured in an election? (Or)

1.	How is people’s participation usually measured in an election? (Or) What is Voters Turnout in Elections?
Answer» People’s participation in elections is usually measured by Voter Turnout figures. Turnout indicates the percent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote. Over the last 50 years, the turnout in Europe and North America has declined. In India the turnout has either remained stable or actually gone up.