Statement:
In The Maldives scientists published less significant scientific articles than in Guatemala

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating The Maldives holds position #163 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Guatemala is #129 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of The Maldives is worse than position of Guatemala.

Referencies:

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

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

   Guatemala	'Citable documents' value is	438
   The Maldives	'Citable documents' value is	85