Statement:
It is harder for citizens of Malta to travel than for citizens of Japan

In the Global Passport Power Rank rating Malta holds position #5 ²⁰²² out of 195 and Japan is #4 out of 195 ²⁰²².
Position of Malta is worse than position of Japan.

Referencies:

1. Global Passport Power Rank ²⁰²² by Passport Index

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Mobility Score' in descending order.

   Japan	'Mobility Score' value is	171
   Malta	'Mobility Score' value is	170