Statement:
Burundi has a smaller population than South Africa

In the Total population rating Burundi holds position #75 ²⁰²² out of 205 and South Africa is #24 out of 205 ²⁰²².

Referencies:

1. Total population ²⁰²² by Unicef

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.

   Burundi	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	12,889.58
   South Africa	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	59,893.89