Statement:
New Zealand has a smaller population than South Africa

In the Total population rating New Zealand holds position #117 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.

   New Zealand	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	5,185.29
   South Africa	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	59,893.89