Statement:
In general, people who live in Venezuela are less happy than those who live in Malta

In the Happiness by country rating Venezuela holds position #83 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Malta is #25 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Venezuela is worse than position of Malta.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Happiness score' in descending order.

   Malta	'Happiness score' value is	6.45
   Venezuela	'Happiness score' value is	4.92