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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating The Maldives holds position #38 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Latvia is #21 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of The Maldives is worse than position of Latvia.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Latvia	'Score' value is	59
   The Maldives	'Score' value is	40