Perceived independence of the justice system in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Perceived independence of the justice system was 27.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
27.0%
Change on year
up 12.5%
World rank
26th
of 28 countries
All-time high
37.0%
in 2020
All-time low
23.0%
in 2016
Years of data
10
2016–2025

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

0102030402016202020252016: 23 Percentage2017: 26 Percentage2018: 30 Percentage2019: 34 Percentage2020: 37 Percentage2021: 31 Percentage2022: 31 Percentage2023: 30 Percentage2024: 24 Percentage2025: 27 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for perceived independence of the justice system in Bulgaria is 27.0%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Bulgaria peaked at 37.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 23.0%, in 2016.

That places Bulgaria 26th out of 28 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 28.2% 23.0% 34.0% 4
2020s 30.0% 24.0% 37.0% 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 23 Greece 38.0% compare
  2. 23 Hungary 38.0% compare
  3. 25 Slovakia 32.0% compare
  4. 26 Croatia 27.0% compare
  5. 28 Poland 24.0% compare

See the full ranking of 29 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Bulgaria?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Bulgaria was 27.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 37.0% in 2020.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 23.0% in 2016.
How does Bulgaria rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Bulgaria ranks 26th out of 28 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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