Infant mortality ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (214.8). A total of 165 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Afghanistan, stood at 214.8. The twentieth economy, Bangladesh, reported 148 — a 1.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 165 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 214.8 |
| 2 | Yemen | 205.4 |
| 3 | Mali | 184.2 |
| 4 | Guinea | 176 |
| 5 | Liberia | 175.7 |
| 6 | Maldives | 174.5 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 172.9 |
| 8 | Nepal | 170.8 |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 168.6 |
| 10 | South Sudan | 168.5 |
| 11 | Malawi | 158.7 |
| 12 | Haiti | 157.4 |
| 13 | Burkina Faso | 153.4 |
| 14 | Niger | 153.2 |
| 15 | Mozambique | 152.5 |
| 16 | Comoros | 148.9 |
| 17 | Sierra Leone | 148.4 |
| 18 | Egypt | 148.4 |
| 19 | Algeria | 148.4 |
| 20 | Bangladesh | 148 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen | #33 | #38 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Liberia | #4 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1973?
Afghanistan, with 214.8 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
165 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.