Statement:
In Italy scientists published less significant scientific articles than in Germany

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Italy holds position #6 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Germany is #5 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is worse than position of Germany.

Referencies:

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

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

   Germany	'Citable documents' value is	189,090
   Italy	'Citable documents' value is	137,883