Perceived independence of the justice system in Italy

Italy: Perceived independence of the justice system was 46.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
46.0%
Change on year
up 27.8%
World rank
23rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
46.0%
in 2025
All-time low
25.0%
in 2016
Years of data
10
2016–2025

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

010203040502016202020252016: 25 Percentage2017: 32 Percentage2018: 32 Percentage2019: 37 Percentage2020: 31 Percentage2021: 34 Percentage2022: 37 Percentage2023: 40 Percentage2024: 36 Percentage2025: 46 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for perceived independence of the justice system in Italy is 46.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is up 27.8% on the previous year and up 84.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Italy peaked at 46.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 25.0%, in 2016.

Italy ranks 23rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Perceived independence of the justice system in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Perceived independence of the justice system in Italy, 2016 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2016 25.0% —
2017 32.0% +28.0%
2018 32.0% +0.0%
2019 37.0% +15.6%
2020 31.0% -16.2%
2021 34.0% +9.7%
2022 37.0% +8.8%
2023 40.0% +8.1%
2024 36.0% -10.0%
2025 46.0% +27.8%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 46.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.0%, 79% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 46.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 58.5%, 79% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 31.5% 25.0% 37.0% 4
2020s 37.3% 31.0% 46.0% 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 20 Slovenia 56.0% compare
  2. 20 Slovenia 56.0% compare
  3. 22 France 51.0% compare
  4. 24 Romania 44.0% compare
  5. 25 Cyprus 42.0% compare
  6. 25 Latvia 42.0% compare
  7. 25 Latvia 42.0% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Italy?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Italy was 46.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 46.0% in 2025.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 25.0% in 2016.
How does Italy rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Italy ranks 23rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 84.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Italy 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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Indicator
Perceived independence of the justice system
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2016–2025
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