Statement:
South Africa has a larger population than Syria

In the Total population rating South Africa holds position #24 2022 out of 205 and Syria is #57 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. Total population 2022 by Unicef
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    South Africa 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 59,893.89
    Syria 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 22,125.25