Perceived independence of the justice system in Germany

Germany: Perceived independence of the justice system was 72.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
72.0%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
7th
of 28 countries
All-time high
80.0%
in 2021
All-time low
69.0%
in 2016
Years of data
10
2016–2025

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

0204060802016202020252016: 69 Percentage2017: 78 Percentage2018: 74 Percentage2019: 74 Percentage2020: 76 Percentage2021: 80 Percentage2022: 76 Percentage2023: 77 Percentage2024: 72 Percentage2025: 72 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, perceived independence of the justice system in Germany stood at 72.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Germany peaked at 80.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 69.0%, in 2016.

Germany ranks 7th of 28 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 73.8% 69.0% 78.0% 4
2020s 75.5% 72.0% 80.0% 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 4 Luxembourg 77.0% compare
  2. 5 Sweden 76.0% compare
  3. 6 Netherlands 75.0% compare
  4. 8 Ireland 71.0% compare
  5. 8 United Kingdom 71.0% compare
  6. 10 Malta 69.0% compare

See the full ranking of 29 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Germany?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Germany was 72.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 80.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 69.0% in 2016.
How does Germany rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Germany ranks 7th out of 28 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany 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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