How did the Nazi Party’s vote change in the Reichstag elections from 1928 to July 1932?

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Third Reich — Nazi Party Adolf Hitler addressing a rally in Germany, c. 1933.

Between 1928 and July 1932, the Nazi Party’s electoral strength in the Reichstag grew dramatically, fueled largely by the economic devastation of the Great Depression.12

1928 Elections: The Nazi Party received approximately 800,000 votes.1
July 1932 Elections: The party’s support surged to about 14,000,000 votes, representing 37 percent of the total vote.12

This significant increase allowed the Nazis to emerge as the largest voting bloc in the Reichstag, securing 230 seats. This rise in popularity was driven by the party's exploitation of widespread unemployment and social dissatisfaction, as well as the charismatic appeal of Adolf Hitler, who positioned himself as a solution to Germany's economic and political crises.12