An in-depth study of voter registration and turnout has thrown up some fascinating data on the categories of people who turn out in force to vote in France – and those who are less inclined to do so. The figures show that while fewer foreign-born French citizens register to vote than native-born compatriots, once on the electoral roll they are just as likely to turn up on polling day. The study also reveals that attempts to get more young people on the electoral roll have not been wholly successful, and that frequency of voting registration is still linked to a person's educational and work status. Carine Fouteau examines the statistics.

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