Statement:
Palau has a lower Human Development Index than Ireland

In the Human Development Index rating Palau holds position #80 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Ireland is #11 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Palau is worse than position of Ireland.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Ireland	'Human Development Index' value is	0.94
   Palau	'Human Development Index' value is	0.77