Statement:
In South Africa the corruption level is lower than in Iraq

In the Corruption Perceptions rating South Africa holds position #34 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Iraq is #55 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of South Africa is better than position of Iraq.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Iraq	'Score' value is	23
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44