1961 French referendum on Algerian self-determination

A referendum on self-determination for Algeria was held in France on 8 January 1961.[1]^:674 Self-determination was approved by 75.0% of voters overall and 69.5% in Algeria. The government reported voter turnout of 92.2%.[1] The referendum question was worded as follows:

"Do you approve the bill submitted to the French people by the President of the Republic and concerning the self-determination of the populations of Algeria and the organization of the public authorities in Algeria prior to self-determination?"

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