Statement:
Italy has a larger population than North Macedonia

In the Total population rating Italy holds position #25 ²⁰²² out of 205 and North Macedonia is #144 out of 205 ²⁰²².

Referencies:

1. Total population ²⁰²² by Unicef

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

   Italy	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	59,037.47
   North Macedonia	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	2,093.60