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The total number of movie viewers in India is 24.5 million compared to that in Ireland at 23.3 million, in New Zealand at 20.3 million.

Should I use "the total number of viewers are 24.5 million compared to those in Ireland with 23.3 million".

How can I modify it?

Question

one sentence
The total number of movie viewers in India is 24.5 million compared to that in Ireland at 23.3 million, in New Zealand at 20.3 million.

Should I use "the total number of viewers are 24.5 million compared to those in Ireland with 23.3 million".

How can I modify it?

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The total number of viewers in India is 24.5 million, compared to Ireland, with 23.3 million viewers.

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The total number of movie viewers in India is 24.5 million in comparison to the 23.3 million of Ireland.