Infant mortality ranking 1974 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1974, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (211.6). A total of 165 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 211.6 |
| 2 | Yemen, Rep. | 198.5 |
| 3 | Mali | 180.7 |
| 4 | Guinea | 174.5 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 174.4 |
| 6 | Liberia | 172.8 |
| 7 | Bhutan | 169 |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 168.4 |
| 9 | Nepal | 167.4 |
| 10 | South Sudan | 166.6 |
| 11 | Maldives | 166.3 |
| 12 | Malawi | 155.4 |
| 13 | Haiti | 153.6 |
| 14 | Niger | 153.1 |
| 15 | Mozambique | 152.5 |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 149.6 |
| 17 | Sierra Leone | 147.4 |
| 18 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 146.2 |
| 19 | Comoros | 145.8 |
| 20 | Algeria | 143.8 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1974 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1974 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen, Rep. | #33 | #38 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Bangladesh | #48 | #57 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1974?
Afghanistan, with 211.6 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
165 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1974. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.