How many countries have mail in voting

Mail-in voting, also known as absentee voting, is a common practice in many countries around the world. Here's a breakdown of the number of countries that allow mail-in voting:

Countries with universal mail-in voting:

  1. Australia (except for some states)
  2. Canada (except for some provinces)
  3. Germany
  4. Italy
  5. Japan
  6. South Korea
  7. Sweden
  8. Switzerland

Countries with mail-in voting for certain groups or elections:

  1. Argentina (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  2. Austria (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  3. Belgium (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  4. Brazil (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  5. Chile (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  6. Colombia (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  7. Costa Rica (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  8. Czech Republic (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  9. Denmark (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  10. Estonia (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  11. Finland (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  12. France (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  13. Greece (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  14. Hungary (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  15. Iceland (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  16. Ireland (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  17. Israel (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  18. Latvia (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  19. Lithuania (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  20. Luxembourg (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  21. Mexico (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  22. Netherlands (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  23. New Zealand (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  24. Norway (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  25. Poland (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  26. Portugal (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  27. Romania (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  28. Slovakia (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  29. Slovenia (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  30. Spain (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)
  31. United Kingdom (for certain elections and voters with disabilities)

Countries with no mail-in voting:

  1. Most countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
  2. Some countries in Eastern Europe, such as Bulgaria, Croatia, and Serbia
  3. Some countries in Central and South America, such as Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and the laws and regulations regarding mail-in voting can change frequently. Additionally, some countries may have specific rules or restrictions for mail-in voting, such as requiring a valid reason for voting absentee or limiting the number of mail-in ballots that can be cast.