Statement:
Syria has a higher Human Development Index than Madagascar

In the Human Development Index rating Syria holds position #147 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Madagascar is #171 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Syria is better than position of Madagascar.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

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

   Madagascar	'Human Development Index' value is	0.50
   Syria	'Human Development Index' value is	0.58