Statement:
In Malta the corruption level is lower than in Sao Tome and Principe

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Malta holds position #26 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Sao Tome and Principe is #33 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Malta is better than position of Sao Tome and Principe.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Malta	'Score' value is	54
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45