Statement:
The Maldives has a higher Human Development Index than Benin

In the Human Development Index rating The Maldives holds position #88 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Benin is #162 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of The Maldives is better than position of Benin.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Benin	'Human Development Index' value is	0.52
   The Maldives	'Human Development Index' value is	0.75