Statement:
In Ecuador the corruption level is higher than in The Maldives

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Ecuador holds position #42 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and The Maldives is #38 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Ecuador is worse than position of The Maldives.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Ecuador	'Score' value is	36
   The Maldives	'Score' value is	40