1963 Algerian constitutional referendum

Summary

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 8 September 1963. The new constitution had been drawn up by the Constituent Assembly elected in 1962, and was approved by 98% of voters, with a turnout of 82.7%.[1]

1963 Algerian constitutional referendum
8 September 1963
Have you approved the Constitution proposed to you?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 5,166,185 98.01%
No 105,047 1.99%
Valid votes 5,271,232 99.75%
Invalid or blank votes 13,377 0.25%
Total votes 5,284,609 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 6,391,818 82.68%

Results edit

Choice Votes %
For 5,166,185 98.01
Against 105,047 1.99
Invalid/blank votes 13,377
Total 5,283,974 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,391,818 82.7
Source: Direct Democracy

References edit

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0-19-829645-2