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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating South Africa holds position #34 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and North Macedonia is #39 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of South Africa is better than position of North Macedonia.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   North Macedonia	'Score' value is	39
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44