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

In the Global Passport Ranking rating Japan holds position #59 ²⁰²³ out of 187 and Malta is #57 out of 187 ²⁰²³.
Position of Japan is worse than position of Malta.

Referencies:

1. Global Passport Ranking ²⁰²³ by Henley & Partners

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Access' in ascending order.

   Japan	'Access' value is	89
   Malta	'Access' value is	87