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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Uzbekistan holds position #50 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Sao Tome and Principe is #33 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Uzbekistan is worse than position of Sao Tome and Principe.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

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

   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45
   Uzbekistan	'Score' value is	28