Statement:
Palau has a smaller population than South Africa

In the Total population rating Palau holds position #199 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.

   Palau	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	18.05
   South Africa	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	59,893.89