Statement:
Belgium has a smaller population than Russia

In the Total population rating Belgium holds position #78 2022 out of 205 and Russia is #9 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Belgium 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 11,655.93
    Russia 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 144,713.31