1962 Algerian independence referendum

1962 Algerian independence referendum
1 July 1962
Do you want Algeria to become an independent state, co-operating with France under the conditions defined in the declarations of 19 March 1962?
A "YES" ballot from the Algerian independence referendum
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
For 5,975,581 99.72%
Against 16,534 0.28%
Valid votes 5,992,115 99.58%
Invalid or blank votes 25,565 0.42%
Total votes 6,017,680 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 6,549,736 91.88%

An independence referendum was held in French Algeria on 1 July 1962. It followed French approval of the Évian Accords in an April referendum. Voters were asked whether Algeria should become an independent state, co-operating with France; 99.72% voted in favour with a voter turnout of 91.88%.

Following the referendum, France declared Algeria to be independent on 3 July; the decision was published in the official journal the following day, and Algerian leaders declared 5 July (the 132nd anniversary of the French arrival in Algiers) to be Independence Day. When Algeria ceased to be part of France it also ceased being part of the European Communities.

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