Statement:
In Equatorial Guinea scientists published more significant scientific articles than in Tonga

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Equatorial Guinea holds position #182 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Tonga is #186 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Equatorial Guinea is better than position of Tonga.

Referencies:

1. Citatable Scientific Publications ²⁰²¹ by Scimago Journal & Country Rank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Citable documents' in descending order.

   Equatorial Guinea	'Citable documents' value is	28
   Tonga	'Citable documents' value is	24