Infant mortality ranking 1981 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1981, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (185.6). A total of 182 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1981) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 185.6 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 182.2 |
| 3 | Guinea | 158.1 |
| 4 | Liberia | 155.7 |
| 5 | South Sudan | 155.2 |
| 6 | Mali | 152.9 |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 146.3 |
| 8 | Yemen, Rep. | 143.4 |
| 9 | Niger | 141 |
| 10 | Nepal | 141 |
| 11 | Sierra Leone | 140.1 |
| 12 | Madagascar | 139 |
| 13 | Bhutan | 136.4 |
| 14 | Malawi | 130 |
| 15 | Lao PDR | 129.9 |
| 16 | Chad | 129.7 |
| 17 | Bangladesh | 129.7 |
| 18 | Uganda | 127.4 |
| 19 | Haiti | 127.3 |
| 20 | Pakistan | 126.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1981 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1981 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Mozambique | #17 | #19 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Liberia | #4 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1981?
Afghanistan, with 185.6 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
182 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1981. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.