A referendum on community service was held in Iceland on 21 October 1916.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introduction of compulsory community service.[2] It was rejected by 91.8% of voters.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
1,016
8.2
Against
11,313
91.8
Invalid/blank votes
1,776
–
Total
14,105
100
Registered voters/turnout
28,529
49.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7