Statement:
Portugal has a higher Human Development Index than Niger

In the Human Development Index rating Portugal holds position #37 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Niger is #185 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Portugal is better than position of Niger.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Niger	'Human Development Index' value is	0.40
   Portugal	'Human Development Index' value is	0.87