Statement:
Ecuador has a higher Human Development Index than South Africa

In the Human Development Index rating Ecuador holds position #92 2021 out of 187 and South Africa is #111 out of 187 2021.
Position of Ecuador is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

  1. Human Development Index 2021 by United Nations
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Human Development Index' in descending order.
    Ecuador 'Human Development Index' value is 0.74
    South Africa 'Human Development Index' value is 0.71