1987 New Caledonian independence referendum

1987 New Caledonian independence referendum

13 September 1987
Do you want New Caledonia to gain independence or remain within the French Republic?
Results
Choice Votes % Remain with France 48,611 98.30% Independence 842 1.70% Valid votes 49,453 98.41% Invalid or blank votes 797 1.59% Total votes 50,250 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 85,022 59.1%

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High Commissioner Patrice Faure President of the Government Louis Mapou Vice President of the Government Isabelle Champmoreau Congress President Roch Wamytan Political parties Recent elections Legislative: 2004 2009 2014 2019 Referendums: 1987 2018 2020 2021 Matignon Agreements Nouméa Accord
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An independence referendum was held in New Caledonia on 13 September 1987.^[1] Voters were given the choice of remaining part of France or becoming independent. The referendum was boycotted by independence movements. Only 1.7% voted in favour of independence.