Infant mortality ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (249). A total of 160 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 249 |
| 2 | Yemen, Rep. | 218.8 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 204.9 |
| 4 | Mali | 190.7 |
| 5 | Maldives | 189.9 |
| 6 | Liberia | 181.6 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 180.9 |
| 8 | Guinea | 179.2 |
| 9 | Nepal | 178 |
| 10 | South Sudan | 172.3 |
| 11 | Haiti | 164.8 |
| 12 | Malawi | 163.6 |
| 13 | Burkina Faso | 158.5 |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 157.5 |
| 15 | Oman | 156.9 |
| 16 | Algeria | 156.1 |
| 17 | Mozambique | 152.2 |
| 18 | Bolivia | 151.7 |
| 19 | Niger | 151.6 |
| 20 | Sierra Leone | 151 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen, Rep. | #31 | #38 |
| Bangladesh | #46 | #57 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Maldives | #123 | #151 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1971?
Afghanistan, with 249 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
160 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.