Ireland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Perceived independence of the justice system
Ireland
71
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
71
in 2020
Ireland rank
8th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
8th
Perceived independence of the justice system over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 71 against 71 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 28 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.5 | 69.25 | 5.25 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 74 | 71 | 3 | 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Ireland, at 71 against 71 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in perceived independence of the justice system between Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2020.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for perceived independence of the justice system?
- Ireland ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 28 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.