1977 Aruban independence referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Independence
|
21,418
|
95.18%
|
| Remain in the Netherlands Antilles
|
1,085
|
4.82%
|
| Valid votes
|
22,503
|
85.98%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
3,669
|
14.02%
|
| Total votes
|
26,172
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
37,346
|
70.08%
| |
An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.[1] In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status.[1] Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former.[1] In 1983 the Treaty of The Hague planned independence for Aruba by 1996,[1][2] and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.[2] However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.[1]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Independence |
21,418 |
95.17
|
| Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles |
1,085 |
4.83
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
3,669 |
–
|
| Total |
26,172 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
37,346 |
70.08
|
| Source: Direct Democracy
|
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