Ireland vs United Kingdom: Perceived independence of the justice system

Ireland
71.0%
in 2025
United Kingdom
71.0%
in 2020
Ireland rank
9th
United Kingdom rank
9th

Perceived independence of the justice system over time

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
020406080201620202025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 71.0% against 71.0% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 9th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 37 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 74.5% 69.2% 5.2% Ireland
2020s 74.0% 71.0% 3.0% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher perceived independence of the justice system, Ireland or United Kingdom?
Ireland, at 71.0% against 71.0% in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in perceived independence of the justice system between Ireland and United Kingdom?
0.0%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2020.
How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for perceived independence of the justice system?
Ireland ranks 9th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Perceived independence of the justice system. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Perceived independence of the justice system
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2016–2025
Last refreshed