Statement:
Malaysia is more polluted than Costa Rica

In the Most Polluted Countries rating Malaysia holds position #46 ²⁰²¹ out of 112 and Costa Rica is #90 out of 112 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Malaysia is worse than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. Most Polluted Countries ²⁰²¹ by IQAir

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Pollution Index' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Pollution Index' value is	7.8
   Malaysia	'Pollution Index' value is	19.4