Infant mortality ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (245.2). A total of 163 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 245.2 |
| 2 | Yemen, Rep. | 212 |
| 3 | Mali | 187.6 |
| 4 | Maldives | 182.4 |
| 5 | Liberia | 178.6 |
| 6 | Guinea | 177.7 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 176.8 |
| 8 | Nepal | 174.3 |
| 9 | South Sudan | 170.3 |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 168.6 |
| 11 | Malawi | 161.4 |
| 12 | Haiti | 161.2 |
| 13 | Burkina Faso | 156.3 |
| 14 | Niger | 152.6 |
| 15 | Algeria | 152.5 |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 152.3 |
| 17 | Mozambique | 152.3 |
| 18 | Sierra Leone | 149.7 |
| 19 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 149.6 |
| 20 | Oman | 149.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen, Rep. | #32 | #38 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Maldives | #126 | #151 |
| Liberia | #4 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1972?
Afghanistan, with 245.2 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
163 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.