1962 Algerian independence referendum
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%.
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Politics of Algeria |
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Member State of the African Union Member State of the Arab League |
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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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