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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Sao Tome and Principe holds position #33 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Ecuador is #42 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Sao Tome and Principe 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
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45