Infant mortality ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Ethiopia (195.6). A total of 186 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Ethiopia, stood at 195.6. The twentieth economy, Uganda, reported 123.1 — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 186 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 195.6 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 195 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 154.7 |
| 4 | Liberia | 153.3 |
| 5 | South Sudan | 152.9 |
| 6 | Guinea | 152.9 |
| 7 | Eritrea | 147.8 |
| 8 | Mali | 145.2 |
| 9 | Niger | 143.4 |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 138.7 |
| 11 | Madagascar | 136.1 |
| 12 | Nepal | 132.9 |
| 13 | Malawi | 129.5 |
| 14 | Yemen | 128 |
| 15 | Chad | 127.3 |
| 16 | Bhutan | 126.8 |
| 17 | Equatorial Guinea | 126.5 |
| 18 | Laos | 126.3 |
| 19 | Pakistan | 124.5 |
| 20 | Uganda | 123.1 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | #34 | #36 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1983?
Ethiopia, with 195.6 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
186 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.