Statement:
In Costa Rica the corruption level is lower than in Malta

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Costa Rica holds position #22 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Malta is #26 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Costa Rica is better than position of Malta.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Score' value is	58
   Malta	'Score' value is	54