Statement:
Malawi has a smaller population than South Africa

In the Total population rating Malawi holds position #59 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.
    Malawi 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 20,405.32
    South Africa 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 59,893.89