In 2024 it is estimated that up to 75% of the population of the democratic world will be going to the polls in a national parliamentary and/or presidential election.
As a result, 2024 has the potential to be a pivotal year for geopolitics.
The US will hold a presidential election in what is highly likely to be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. India, the world's largest country by population, will also hold a general election in which Narendra Modi appears the favourite to win re-election. Of course it's also incredibly likely that the UK will hold its general election before the year is out, with the Conservatives looking to be on course to lose.
One of the first elections of 2024 will be in Taiwan on 13th January, with the potential for significant geopolitical consequences depending on who wins. There was also a presidental election due to be held in Ukraine, and it is unclear whether this will be able to take place. Russia will also hold what it will call an 'election' for president.
Elsewhere in Europe there are due to be national elections in Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania and San Marino, as well as elections to the European Parliament.
There are also elections in South Africa, Indonesia, Mexico, Uruguay and Rwanda, among others.
On such a big year for democracy, which elections are likely to have the biggest global impact?