Recent years have seen a surge in sovereignty referendums worldwide. This article introduces a groundbreaking dataset with over double the entries previously available, spanning from 1776 to 2012 and covering key regions.
New Dataset Development
Drawing on refined conceptual frameworks and theory-driven typologies, we've compiled comprehensive records of these political events, addressing issues like vague definitions and inconsistent categorizations that plagued earlier studies.
🔍 Data & Methods
- Created a new compilation with 602 sovereignty referendums entries
- Time period: 1776–2012
- Geographic coverage includes major regions (Europe, Americas, Asia)
⚡ Key Discoveries
Our exploratory analysis reveals:
- Eight distinct clusters of referendum activity
- Clear patterns emerge across different time periods and geographic locations
- Consistent outcome categorization becomes possible for future research
This robust dataset provides political scientists with the foundation needed to systematically investigate sovereignty referendums' historical trajectory, spatial distribution, and varied outcomes.
