Netherlands vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Perceived independence of the justice system
Netherlands
75
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
71
in 2020
Netherlands rank
6th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
8th
Perceived independence of the justice system over time
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 75 against 71 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 4.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 6th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 28 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.5 | 69.25 | 5.25 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 77 | 71 | 6 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher perceived independence of the justice system, Netherlands or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Netherlands, at 75 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 Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 4, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2020.
- How do Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for perceived independence of the justice system?
- Netherlands ranks 6th 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.