Statement:
Portugal has a lower Human Development Index than Israel

In the Human Development Index rating Portugal holds position #37 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Israel is #19 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Portugal is worse than position of Israel.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Israel	'Human Development Index' value is	0.92
   Portugal	'Human Development Index' value is	0.87