Statement:
In New Zealand the corruption level is lower than in Ecuador

In the Corruption Perceptions rating New Zealand holds position #1 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Ecuador is #42 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Ecuador.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Ecuador	'Score' value is	36
   New Zealand	'Score' value is	88