Statement:
Russia has a larger population than South Africa

In the Total population rating Russia holds position #9 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.
    Russia 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 144,713.31
    South Africa 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 59,893.89