1991 Macedonian independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in Republic of Macedonia on 8 September 1991.[1] It was approved by 96.4% of votes, with a turnout of 75.7%. Today North Macedonia officially celebrates 8 September as Independence Day.

1991 Macedonian independence referendum
Are you for a sovereign and independent state of Macedonia, with a right to enter into any alliance with sovereign states of Yugoslavia?


Macedonian: Дали сте за суверена и независна држава Македонија, со право на влез во иден сојуз на суверени држави на Југославија?
DateSeptember 8, 1991 (1991-09-08)
Results
Votes %
Yes 1,079,308 96.46%
No 39,639 3.54%
Valid votes 1,118,947 98.79%
Invalid or blank votes 13,648 1.21%
Total votes 1,132,595 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,495,807 75.72%
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Results

Choice Votes %
For1,079,30896.4
Against39,6393.6
Invalid/blank votes13,648
Total1,132,595100
Registered voters/turnout1,495,80775.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1278 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
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