Statement:
In Italy the corruption level is higher than in New Zealand

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Italy holds position #24 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and New Zealand is #1 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is worse than position of New Zealand.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Italy	'Score' value is	56
   New Zealand	'Score' value is	88