1991 Macedonian independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the Republic of Macedonia on 8 September 1991, which afterwards proclaimed independence from Yugoslavia.[1] It was approved by 96.4% of votes, with a turnout of 75.7%. North Macedonia celebrates 8 September as Independence Day. According to some reports, 8 September was chosen as the date for the referendum to link it with the 8 September 1944 proclamation of the Independent State of Macedonia.[2]

1991 Macedonian independence referendum
8 September 1991 (1991-09-08)
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?
LocationRepublic of Macedonia
Results
Response 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
Referendum results
Choice 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 and turnout 1,495,807 75.72
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen and Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A Data Handbook, p. 1278 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Утрински весник, Брoj 2781 сабота, 06 септември 2008. Киро Кипроски, Од каталогот на поштенски марки на југословенските држави издаден во 1978 година.
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