When was the New Caledonian independence referendum held?
Q: When was the New Caledonian independence referendum held?
A: The New Caledonian independence referendum was held on October 4, 2020.
Q: How many voters rejected the independence change in the referendum?
A: 53.26% of voters chose against the independence change in the referendum.
Q: What was the turnout for the referendum?
A: The turnout for the referendum was 85.64%.
Q: Are there limits to the number of referendums New Caledonians can have on independence?
A: Yes, New Caledonians are allowed up to three referendums on independence in accordance with the Nouméa Accord.
Q: What were the results of the first independence referendum held in 2018?
A: The first independence referendum held in 2018 had voters rejecting independence by 57-43%.
Q: Who requested another referendum be held after the first one in 2018?
A: Members of the Caledonian Union, Future with Confidence, the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), and the National Union for Independence requested another referendum be held.
Q: Was the third referendum on independence planned to be held in 2020 or 2022?
A: The third referendum on independence would have been held in 2022 if the previous ones had not resulted in independence, but one-third of members of the Congress of New Caledonia voted for another one to be held in 2020.
