Statement:
In general, people who live in Malaysia are less happy than those who live in Costa Rica

In the Happiness by country rating Malaysia holds position #56 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Costa Rica is #21 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Malaysia is worse than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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

   Costa Rica	'Happiness score' value is	6.58
   Malaysia	'Happiness score' value is	5.71