Statement:
In Peru the corruption level is higher than in South Africa

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Peru holds position #42 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and South Africa is #34 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Peru is worse than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Peru	'Score' value is	36
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44