A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.Elections in Burundi African Elections Database
Results ChoiceVotes%For1,582,24499.28Against11,5390.72Invalid/blank votes10,939–Total1,604,722100Registered voters/turnout1,702,62394.25Source: African Elections Database
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