Statement:
In The Maldives the corruption level is lower than in Laos

In the Corruption Perceptions rating The Maldives holds position #38 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Laos is #48 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of The Maldives is better than position of Laos.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Laos	'Score' value is	30
   The Maldives	'Score' value is	40