Infant mortality ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Yemen, Rep. (225.8). A total of 155 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen, Rep. | 225.8 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 223.8 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 208.4 |
| 4 | Nigeria | 206.6 |
| 5 | Maldives | 196.5 |
| 6 | Mali | 193.8 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 184.6 |
| 8 | Liberia | 184.5 |
| 9 | Nepal | 181.7 |
| 10 | Guinea | 180.7 |
| 11 | Haiti | 168 |
| 12 | Malawi | 165.1 |
| 13 | Oman | 164.6 |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 164.4 |
| 15 | Cote d'Ivoire | 162.4 |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 160.1 |
| 17 | Algeria | 158.9 |
| 18 | Bolivia | 155.4 |
| 19 | Sierra Leone | 152.5 |
| 20 | Mozambique | 151.8 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen, Rep. | #31 | #38 |
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Nigeria | #2 | #2 |
| Maldives | #119 | #151 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1970?
Yemen, Rep., with 225.8 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
155 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.