Statement:
Russia has a larger population than Malta

In the Total population rating Russia holds position #9 2022 out of 205 and Malta is #164 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Malta 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 533.29
    Russia 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 144,713.31