1961 French referendum on Algerian self-determination

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A referendum on self-determination for Algeria was held in France on 8 January 1961.[1]: 674  Self-determination was approved by 75% of voters overall and 70% in Algeria. Voter turnout was 92%.[1] The referendum question was worded as follows:

"Do you approve the bill submitted to the French people by the President of the Republic and concerning the self-determination of the populations of Algeria and the organization of the public authorities in Algeria prior to self-determination?"

Results[]

Choice Metropolitan France Algeria Total
Votes % Votes % Votes %
For 15,200,073 75.3 1,749,969 69.5 17,447,669 75.0
Against 4,996,474 24.7 767,546 30.5 5,817,775 25.0
Invalid/blank votes 594,699 – 109,174 – 721,469 –
Total 20,791,246 100 2,626,689 100 23,986,913 100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References[]

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D.; Stöver, P. (2010). Elections in Europe: A data handbook. ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7.

See also[]

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