Infant mortality ranking 1968 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1968, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Yemen (240.5). A total of 149 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Yemen, stood at 240.5. The twentieth economy, Egypt, reported 150.3 — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 149 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1968) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen | 240.5 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 229.6 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 217.9 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 209 |
| 5 | Maldives | 208.7 |
| 6 | Mali | 199.3 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 192.6 |
| 8 | Liberia | 190.5 |
| 9 | Nepal | 189.7 |
| 10 | Guinea | 183.2 |
| 11 | Oman | 179.4 |
| 12 | Haiti | 174.3 |
| 13 | Cote d'Ivoire | 171.4 |
| 14 | Malawi | 165.7 |
| 15 | Bolivia | 162.6 |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 162.4 |
| 17 | Algeria | 162 |
| 18 | Sierra Leone | 155.3 |
| 19 | Mozambique | 150.5 |
| 20 | Egypt | 150.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1968 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1968 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | #29 | #38 |
| Afghanistan | #10 | #13 |
| Nigeria | #2 | #2 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Maldives | #114 | #151 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1968?
Yemen, with 240.5 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
149 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1968. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.