Perceived independence of the justice system in Ireland

Ireland: Perceived independence of the justice system was 71.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
71.0%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
8th
of 28 countries
All-time high
75.0%
in 2016
All-time low
71.0%
in 2025
Years of data
10
2016–2025

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

0204060802016202020252016: 75 Percentage2017: 74 Percentage2018: 75 Percentage2019: 74 Percentage2020: 74 Percentage2021: 73 Percentage2022: 73 Percentage2023: 73 Percentage2024: 72 Percentage2025: 71 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for perceived independence of the justice system in Ireland is 71.0%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Ireland peaked at 75.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 71.0%, in 2025.

That places Ireland 8th out of 28 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 74.5% 74.0% 75.0% 4
2020s 72.7% 71.0% 74.0% 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 5 Sweden 76.0% compare
  2. 6 Netherlands 75.0% compare
  3. 7 Germany 72.0% compare
  4. 8 United Kingdom 71.0% compare
  5. 10 Malta 69.0% compare
  6. 11 Belgium 64.0% compare
  7. 11 Czechia 64.0% compare

See the full ranking of 29 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Ireland?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Ireland was 71.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 75.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 71.0% in 2025.
How does Ireland rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Ireland ranks 8th out of 28 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland 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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