Statement:
South Africa has a larger population than Iraq

In the Total population rating South Africa holds position #24 2022 out of 205 and Iraq is #35 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Iraq 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 44,496.12
    South Africa 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 59,893.89