1974 Comorian independence referendum

1974 Comorian independence referendum
22 December 1974
Do you want the Comoros' territory to become independent?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 154,184 94.57%
No 8,853 5.43%
Valid votes 163,037 99.92%
Invalid or blank votes 130 0.08%
Total votes 163,167 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 174,918 93.28%
Results by island

An independence referendum was held in the Comoros on 22 December 1974. The overall result was a strong "yes" vote, with 94.57% of voters voting for independence and almost all the "no" votes being cast in Mayotte, where there was a majority for remaining under French control. In contrast, on Mohéli only five out of 6,059 votes were against independence. Voter turnout was 93.3%.

Following the referendum, the country declared independence on 6 July 1975, with Mayotte remaining under French control.

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