Statement:
Italy has a higher Human Development Index than Vanuatu

In the Human Development Index rating Italy holds position #28 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Vanuatu is #139 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is better than position of Vanuatu.

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
   Vanuatu	'Human Development Index' value is	0.61