Perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Perceived independence of the justice system was 71.0% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
71.0%
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
9th
of 37 countries
All-time high
71.0%
in 2017
All-time low
68.0%
in 2018
Years of data
5
2016–2020
Perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom, 2016–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2020, perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom stood at 71.0%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 1.4% over five years.
United Kingdom ranks 9th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 70.0% | — |
| 2017 | 71.0% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 68.0% | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 68.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 71.0% | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.2% | 68.0% | 71.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 71.0% | 71.0% | 71.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 6 Netherlands 75.0% compare
- 6 Netherlands 75.0% compare
- 8 Germany 72.0% compare
- 9 Ireland 71.0% compare
- 9 United Kingdom 71.0% compare
- 12 Malta 69.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom?
- Perceived independence of the justice system in United Kingdom was 71.0% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 71.0% in 2017.
- What is the lowest perceived independence of the justice system recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.0% in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for perceived independence of the justice system?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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