1931 Finnish prohibition referendum

A referendum on prohibition was held in Finland on 29 and 30 December 1931. Voters were asked whether they approved of the continuation of the prohibition law passed in 1919. Of the three options presented, the complete abolition of prohibition was backed by 70.5% of voters with a turnout of only 44.4%.

1931 Finnish prohibition referendum
29–30 December 1931
Voting in Helsinki
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Complete abolition of prohibition 546,293 70.54%
Total prohibition 217,169 28.04%
Weak alcoholic drinks allowed 10,947 1.41%
Valid votes 774,409 99.55%
Invalid or blank votes 3,476 0.45%
Total votes 777,885 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,752,315 44.39%
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Support for prohibition was stronger among women than men, and stronger in rural areas than in cities. Turnout for men (53%) was significantly higher than for women (37%), while turnout in cities (54%) was higher than in rural areas (42%). The ballots used by men and women were different colours.

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