Statement:
Palau has a lower Human Development Index than Montenegro

In the Human Development Index rating Palau holds position #80 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Montenegro is #50 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Palau is worse than position of Montenegro.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Montenegro	'Human Development Index' value is	0.83
   Palau	'Human Development Index' value is	0.77