1977 Afars and Issas independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas on 8 May 1977 alongside an election for a Constituent Assembly. Previous referendums were held in 1958 and 1967,^[1][2] which rejected independence. This referendum backed independence from France.^[3] The territory became independent as Djibouti on 27 June 1977.

The result is celebrated annually on Independence Day on 27 June.

Results

Choice		Votes	%
Independence		80,864	99.75
Remain a territory in the French Republic		199	0.25
Total		81,063	100.00
Valid votes		81,063	99.04
Invalid/blank votes		784	0.96
Total votes		81,847	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		105,962	77.24
Source: Nohlen et al.