Statement:
Italy has a higher Human Development Index than Palau

In the Human Development Index rating Italy holds position #28 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Palau is #80 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is better than position of Palau.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Italy	'Human Development Index' value is	0.90
   Palau	'Human Development Index' value is	0.77