Netherlands vs Sweden: Perceived independence of the justice system
Netherlands
75
in 2025
Sweden
76
in 2025
Netherlands rank
6th
Sweden rank
5th
Perceived independence of the justice system over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 76 against 75 in Netherlands, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Sweden ahead.
Netherlands ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 5th of 28 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.5 | 75.75 | 1.25 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 74.33 | 75.83 | 1.5 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher perceived independence of the justice system, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 76 against 75 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in perceived independence of the justice system between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 1, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for perceived independence of the justice system?
- Netherlands ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 5th 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.