Statement:
In Sao Tome and Principe the corruption level is higher than in Japan

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Sao Tome and Principe holds position #33 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Japan is #10 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Sao Tome and Principe is worse than position of Japan.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Japan	'Score' value is	73
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45