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:

"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

See also

• 1962 Algerian independence referendum