Infant mortality ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (199.1). A total of 184 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Afghanistan, stood at 199.1. The twentieth economy, Pakistan, reported 125.7 — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 184 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 199.1 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 174 |
| 3 | Guinea | 155.5 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 155 |
| 5 | Liberia | 154.2 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 154 |
| 7 | Mali | 149 |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 144.9 |
| 9 | Niger | 141.8 |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 139.3 |
| 11 | Nepal | 137 |
| 12 | Yemen | 135.5 |
| 13 | Bhutan | 131.5 |
| 14 | Malawi | 128.9 |
| 15 | Equatorial Guinea | 128.7 |
| 16 | Chad | 128.6 |
| 17 | Laos | 128.1 |
| 18 | Bangladesh | 126.2 |
| 19 | Uganda | 125.8 |
| 20 | Pakistan | 125.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #12 | #13 |
| Madagascar | #20 | #21 |
| Guinea | #6 | #7 |
| Mozambique | #18 | #19 |
| Liberia | #4 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1982?
Afghanistan, with 199.1 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
184 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.