Statement:
In Malta the corruption level is higher than in Portugal

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Malta holds position #26 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Portugal is #19 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Malta is worse than position of Portugal.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Malta	'Score' value is	54
   Portugal	'Score' value is	62