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
22nd
of 28 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

0102030402016202020252016: 30 Percentage2017: 31 Percentage2018: 39 Percentage2019: 37 Percentage2020: 44 Percentage2021: 38 Percentage2022: 38 Percentage2023: 34 Percentage2024: 37 Percentage2025: 39 Percentage

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 22nd out of 28 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 34.2% 30.0% 39.0% 4
2020s 38.3% 34.0% 44.0% 6

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 19 Romania 44.0% compare
  2. 20 Cyprus 42.0% compare
  3. 20 Latvia 42.0% compare
  4. 23 Greece 38.0% compare
  5. 23 Hungary 38.0% compare
  6. 25 Slovakia 32.0% compare

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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 22nd out of 28 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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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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