Infant mortality ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cambodia (229). A total of 176 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambodia | 229 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 197.2 |
| 3 | Yemen, Rep. | 168.2 |
| 4 | Guinea | 165.9 |
| 5 | Mali | 164.7 |
| 6 | Liberia | 162.1 |
| 7 | South Sudan | 159.7 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 153.3 |
| 9 | Nepal | 153.1 |
| 10 | Bhutan | 151.2 |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 148.3 |
| 12 | Niger | 145.1 |
| 13 | Sierra Leone | 142.9 |
| 14 | Malawi | 140.1 |
| 15 | Bangladesh | 139.7 |
| 16 | Haiti | 138.2 |
| 17 | Lao PDR | 135.1 |
| 18 | Maldives | 134.9 |
| 19 | Comoros | 133.4 |
| 20 | Chad | 132.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | #72 | #77 |
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Yemen, Rep. | #34 | #38 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Mali | #14 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1978?
Cambodia, with 229 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
176 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.