1961 French referendum on Algerian self-determination

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

Results ChoiceMetropolitan FranceAlgeriaTotalVotes%Votes%Votes%For15,200,07375.3 1,749,969 69.517,447,66975.0Against4,996,47424.7 767,546 30.55,817,77525.0Invalid/blank votes594,699– 109,174 –721,469–Total20,791,246100 2,626,689 10023,986,913100Source: Nohlen & Stöver

See also 1962 Algerian independence referendum

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