Eritrean independence referendum, 1993

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An independence referendum was held in Eritrea between 23 and 25 April 1993. The result was 99.83% in favour, with a 98.5% turnout.[1] Independence was declared on 27 April.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 1,100,260 99.83
Against 1,822 0.17
Invalid/blank votes 328 -
Total 1,102,410 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,173,706 98.52
Source: African Elections Database

By area

Area For Against Invalid Total
Votes % Votes %
Asmara 128,443 99.89 144 0.11 33 128,620
Gash Barka 44,425 99.89 47 0.11 0 44,472
Denkalia 25,907 99.65 91 0.35 29 26,027
Gash-Setit 73,236 99.63 270 0.37 0 73,506
Hamasien 76,654 99.92 59 0.08 3 76,716
Akkele Guzay 92,465 99.84 147 0.16 22 92,634
Sahel 51,015 99.72 141 0.28 31 51,187
Semhar 33,596 99.66 113 0.34 41 33,750
Seraye 124,725 99.94 72 0.06 12 124,809
Senhit 78,513 99.97 26 0.03 1 78,540
Freedom fighters 77,512 99.97 21 0.03 46 77,579
Sudan 153,706 99.77 352 0.23 0 154,058
Ethiopia 57,466 99.65 204 0.35 36 57,706
Other 82,597 99.84 135 0.16 74 82,806
Total 1,100,260 99.83 1,822 0.17 328 1,062,410
Source: Eritrea: Birth of a Nation

References

  1. Elections in Eritrea African Elections Database