In order to ensure fair representation of both large and small states, the following graduated distribution of votes applies:
InhabitantsVotesup to 10 million inhabitants1 voteup to 50 million inhabitants2 votesup to 100 million inhabitants3 votesup to 250 million inhabitants4 votesup to 500 million inhabitants5 votesup to 750 million inhabitants6 votesup to 1 billion inhabitants7 votesfrom 1 billion inhabitants8 votes
Note: No state can have more than 8 out of 100 total votes – even if it has more than 1.5 billion inhabitants.
