Perceived independence of the justice system in Poland

Poland: Perceived independence of the justice system was 24.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
24.0%
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
36th
of 37 countries
All-time high
50.0%
in 2017
All-time low
23.0%
in 2023
Years of data
10
2016–2025

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

010203040502016202020252016: 45 Percentage2017: 50 Percentage2018: 42 Percentage2019: 39 Percentage2020: 34 Percentage2021: 30 Percentage2022: 24 Percentage2023: 23 Percentage2024: 28 Percentage2025: 24 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Poland recorded 24.0% for perceived independence of the justice system in 2025.

That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Poland peaked at 50.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23.0%, in 2023.

Poland ranks 36th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Perceived independence of the justice system in Poland, 2016 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2016 45.0% —
2017 50.0% +11.1%
2018 42.0% -16.0%
2019 39.0% -7.1%
2020 34.0% -12.8%
2021 30.0% -11.8%
2022 24.0% -20.0%
2023 23.0% -4.2%
2024 28.0% +21.7%
2025 24.0% -14.3%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 24.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.0%, 41% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 24.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 58.5%, 41% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 44.0% 39.0% 50.0% 4
2020s 27.2% 23.0% 34.0% 6

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 33 Bulgaria 27.0% compare
  2. 33 Croatia 27.0% compare
  3. 33 Croatia 27.0% compare
  4. 36 Poland 24.0% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived independence of the justice system in Poland?
Perceived independence of the justice system in Poland was 24.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 50.0% in 2017.
What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 23.0% in 2023.
How does Poland rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
Poland ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Poland 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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