Statement:
In Italy scientists published more significant scientific articles than in Malta

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Italy holds position #6 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Malta is #100 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is better than position of Malta.

Referencies:

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

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

   Italy	'Citable documents' value is	137,883
   Malta	'Citable documents' value is	1,117