title: 1981 Burundian constitutional referendum
text: # 1981 Burundian constitutional referendum
  
  A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 1,582,244 | 99.28 |
  | Against | 11,539 | 0.72 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 10,939 | – |
  | Total | 1,604,722 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 1,702,623 | 94.25 |
  | Source: African Elections Database |||
  