Overview

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark lead the 2025 Gerechtigkeitsindex, followed by Iceland and Finland, showcasing Northern Europe as the most just region.
• Germany ranks tenth, positioned between Austria and Switzerland, reflecting a mid-to-high level of perceived fairness among developed nations.
• Turkey, Japan, and the USA occupy the lowest positions in the index, with Turkey ranking last at 34th place.
• The index, based on 43 indicators across six categories, evaluates fairness dimensions such as income equity, opportunity equality, and intergenerational justice.
• A companion survey of 3,267 Germans revealed rule-based justice as the top priority, moderate support for income equality, and strong backing for performance-based rewards.