Perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium

Belgium: Perceived independence of the justice system was 64.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
64.0%
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
11th
of 28 countries
All-time high
66.0%
in 2021
All-time low
59.0%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2016–2025

Perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium, 2016–2025

02040602016202020252016: 62 Percentage2017: 59 Percentage2018: 64 Percentage2019: 62 Percentage2020: 63 Percentage2021: 66 Percentage2022: 60 Percentage2023: 66 Percentage2024: 61 Percentage2025: 64 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium stood at 64.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium peaked at 66.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 59.0%, in 2017.

That places Belgium 11th out of 28 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 61.8% 59.0% 64.0% 4
2020s 63.3% 60.0% 66.0% 6

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 8 Ireland 71.0% compare
  2. 8 United Kingdom 71.0% compare
  3. 10 Malta 69.0% compare
  4. 11 Czechia 64.0% compare
  5. 13 Lithuania 60.0% compare
  6. 14 Estonia 59.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Belgium was 64.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 66.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 59.0% in 2017.
How does Belgium rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Belgium ranks 11th out of 28 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Perceived independence of the justice system. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
29 places, 285 data points, 2016–2025
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