| Country: | Somali Democratic Republic |
| Date: | 25 August 1979 |
| Yes: | 3,597,592 |
| No: | 7,898 |
| Total: | 3,605,490 |
A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 25 August 1979. The new constitution replaced the one approved in 1961, and introduced a one-party state with a presidential system of government. It was approved by 99.78% of voters.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 3,597,592 | 99.78 |
| Against | 7,898 | 0.22 |
| Total | 3,605,490 | 100 |
| align=left colspan=4 | Source: African Elections Database |