Statement:
Iran has a larger population than Malta

In the Total population rating Iran holds position #17 2022 out of 205 and Malta is #164 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Iran 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 88,550.57
    Malta 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 533.29