Statement:
Peru has a smaller population than South Africa

In the Total population rating Peru holds position #44 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.

   Peru	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	34,049.59
   South Africa	'Persons (Thousands)' value is	59,893.89