1991 Estonian independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the Estonian SSR on 3 March 1991,^[1] alongside a similar referendum in the Latvian SSR the same day. It was approved by 78% of voters with an 83% turnout. Independence was restored by the Estonian Supreme Council on the night of 20 August.^[2]

1991 Estonian independence referendum

3 March 1991 (1991-03-03)
Do you want the restoration of the national independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia?
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 737,964 78.41% No 203,199 21.59% Valid votes 941,163 99.27% Invalid or blank votes 6,967 0.73% Total votes 948,130 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,144,309 82.86%

Results

Voters were asked "Do you want the restoration of the national independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia?"^[3][4]

Choice		Votes	%
For		737,964	78.41
Against		203,199	21.59
Total		941,163	100.00
Valid votes		941,163	99.27
Invalid/blank votes		6,967	0.73
Total votes		948,130	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		1,144,309	82.86
Source: Riigi Teataja[5]

See also

• 1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum
• 1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
• 1991 Soviet Union referendum

References

1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p574 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
2. Nohlen & Stöver, p567
3. "Otsus referendumi korraldamise kohta Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvuse taastamise küsimuses". riigiteataja. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
4. "Restoration of the independence of Estonia, 1991". riigikogu.ee. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
5. "1991. aasta 3. märtsil Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvuse taastamise küsimuses korraldatud referendumi tulemuse kinnitamise kohta". Riigi Teataja. Retrieved 30 June 2017.