Statement:
Malta has a smaller population than Costa Rica

In the Total population rating Malta holds position #164 2022 out of 205 and Costa Rica is #118 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 5,180.83
    Malta 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 533.29