Statement:
The Maldives has a smaller population than New Zealand

In the Total population rating The Maldives holds position #165 2022 out of 205 and New Zealand is #117 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    The Maldives 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 523.79
    New Zealand 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 5,185.29