Infant mortality ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (208.3). A total of 168 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Afghanistan, stood at 208.3. The twentieth economy, Algeria, reported 138.9 — a 1.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 168 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 208.3 |
| 2 | Yemen | 191.5 |
| 3 | Mali | 176.9 |
| 4 | Guinea | 172.8 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 172.6 |
| 6 | Liberia | 169.9 |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 168.4 |
| 8 | South Sudan | 164.8 |
| 9 | Bhutan | 164.6 |
| 10 | Nepal | 163.9 |
| 11 | Maldives | 158 |
| 12 | Mozambique | 152.4 |
| 13 | Niger | 152 |
| 14 | Malawi | 151.8 |
| 15 | Haiti | 149.7 |
| 16 | Sierra Leone | 146.2 |
| 17 | Burkina Faso | 145 |
| 18 | Egypt | 143 |
| 19 | Comoros | 142.8 |
| 20 | Algeria | 138.9 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen | #33 | #38 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Bangladesh | #49 | #57 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1975?
Afghanistan, with 208.3 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
168 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.