| Country: | Aruba |
| Yes Text: | Independence |
| Yes: | 21418 |
| No: | 1085 |
| Invalid: | 3669 |
| Electorate: | 37346 |
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] and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.[2] However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.[1]
| 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 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Direct Democracy |