Statement:
Malta has a smaller population than Bulgaria

In the Total population rating Malta holds position #164 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
    Malta 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 533.29