Statement:
Philippines has a lower Human Development Index than Palau

In the Human Development Index rating Philippines holds position #113 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Palau is #80 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Philippines is worse 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.

   Palau	'Human Development Index' value is	0.77
   Philippines	'Human Development Index' value is	0.70