Statement:
The Maldives has a smaller population than Bulgaria

In the Total population rating The Maldives holds position #165 2022 out of 205 and Bulgaria is #103 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Bulgaria 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 6,781.95
    The Maldives 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 523.79