At about what point, if any, do you think that someone becomes too old to be leader of a country?

At about what point, if any, do you think that someone becomes too old to be leader of a country? Published on 9 February 2024 → Survey conducted on 9 February 2024 on 3122 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

At some age younger than 65

11%

18%

23%

15%

11%

At some age older than 90

I don't think you can be too old to lead a country

Don't know

10%

At some age younger than 65

11%

18%

23%

15%

11%

At some age older than 90

I don't think you can be too old to lead a country

Don't know

10%

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