Statement:
Brunei has a higher Human Development Index than Costa Rica

In the Human Development Index rating Brunei holds position #48 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Costa Rica is #56 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Brunei is better than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Human Development Index' in descending order.

   Brunei	'Human Development Index' value is	0.83
   Costa Rica	'Human Development Index' value is	0.81