Perceived independence of the justice system in Spain
Spain: Perceived independence of the justice system was 39.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
39.0%
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
28th
of 37 countries
All-time high
44.0%
in 2020
All-time low
30.0%
in 2016
Years of data
10
2016–2025
Perceived independence of the justice system in Spain, 2016–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, perceived independence of the justice system in Spain stood at 39.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, perceived independence of the justice system in Spain peaked at 44.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 30.0%, in 2016.
That places Spain 28th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Perceived independence of the justice system in Spain, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30.0% | — |
| 2017 | 31.0% | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 39.0% | +25.8% |
| 2019 | 37.0% | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 44.0% | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 38.0% | -13.6% |
| 2022 | 38.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 34.0% | -10.5% |
| 2024 | 37.0% | +8.8% |
| 2025 | 39.0% | +5.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 39.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.0%, 67% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Spain's 39.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 58.5%, 67% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34.2% | 30.0% | 39.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 38.3% | 34.0% | 44.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is perceived independence of the justice system in Spain?
- Perceived independence of the justice system in Spain was 39.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 44.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.0% in 2016.
- How does Spain rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
- Spain ranks 28th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is perceived independence of the justice system rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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