Infant mortality ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cambodia (244.1). A total of 172 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambodia | 244.1 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 201.1 |
| 3 | Yemen, Rep. | 176.3 |
| 4 | Mali | 168.8 |
| 5 | Guinea | 168.4 |
| 6 | Liberia | 164.6 |
| 7 | South Sudan | 161.5 |
| 8 | Nepal | 156.8 |
| 9 | Bhutan | 155.7 |
| 10 | Mozambique | 152.9 |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 148 |
| 12 | Niger | 147.8 |
| 13 | Malawi | 144.2 |
| 14 | Sierra Leone | 144 |
| 15 | Bangladesh | 142.5 |
| 16 | Maldives | 142.1 |
| 17 | Haiti | 141.9 |
| 18 | Comoros | 136.7 |
| 19 | Burkina Faso | 135.2 |
| 20 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 134.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | #70 | #77 |
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen, Rep. | #33 | #38 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1977?
Cambodia, with 244.1 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
172 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.