1991 Estonian independence referendum

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%

An independence referendum was held in the Estonian SSR on 3 March 1991, 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.

Results

Voters were asked "Do you want the restoration of the national independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia?"

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

See also

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