Infant mortality ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Yemen, Rep. (259.3). A total of 140 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen, Rep. | 259.3 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 237.7 |
| 3 | Maldives | 225.3 |
| 4 | Nepal | 202.8 |
| 5 | Oman | 201.2 |
| 6 | Liberia | 196.7 |
| 7 | Guinea | 186.7 |
| 8 | South Sudan | 185.4 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 184.9 |
| 10 | Haiti | 182.8 |
| 11 | Bolivia | 172.4 |
| 12 | Nigeria | 167.6 |
| 13 | Burkina Faso | 165.2 |
| 14 | Malawi | 165.2 |
| 15 | Algeria | 162.1 |
| 16 | Sierra Leone | 159.8 |
| 17 | Turkiye | 157 |
| 18 | Cameroon | 155.3 |
| 19 | Bangladesh | 154.9 |
| 20 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 154.5 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen, Rep. | #26 | #38 |
| Afghanistan | #10 | #13 |
| Maldives | #107 | #151 |
| Nepal | #45 | #64 |
| Oman | #89 | #124 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1965?
Yemen, Rep., with 259.3 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
140 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.