Infant mortality ranking 1967 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1967, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Yemen, Rep. (247.5). A total of 145 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1967) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen, Rep. | 247.5 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 232.4 |
| 3 | Maldives | 214.6 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 211.2 |
| 5 | Mali | 202 |
| 6 | Nepal | 194 |
| 7 | Liberia | 193.1 |
| 8 | Oman | 186.7 |
| 9 | Guinea | 184.4 |
| 10 | Haiti | 177.2 |
| 11 | Cote d'Ivoire | 175.9 |
| 12 | Bolivia | 165.9 |
| 13 | Malawi | 165.7 |
| 14 | Burkina Faso | 163.3 |
| 15 | Algeria | 162.4 |
| 16 | Nigeria | 159.5 |
| 17 | Sierra Leone | 156.8 |
| 18 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 151 |
| 19 | Bangladesh | 150 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 150 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1967 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1967 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen, Rep. | #29 | #38 |
| Afghanistan | #10 | #13 |
| Maldives | #111 | #151 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Mali | #12 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1967?
Yemen, Rep., with 247.5 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
145 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1967. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.