Infant mortality ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (206.6). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 206.6 |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 192.4 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 153.8 |
| 4 | Liberia | 153.4 |
| 5 | South Sudan | 151.8 |
| 6 | Guinea | 150.4 |
| 7 | Eritrea | 146.3 |
| 8 | Niger | 145.5 |
| 9 | Mali | 141.6 |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 138.1 |
| 11 | Malawi | 131.7 |
| 12 | Nepal | 128.8 |
| 13 | Chad | 125.9 |
| 14 | Lao PDR | 124.6 |
| 15 | Equatorial Guinea | 124.2 |
| 16 | Pakistan | 123.2 |
| 17 | Bhutan | 122 |
| 18 | Yemen, Rep. | 121.3 |
| 19 | Uganda | 119.7 |
| 20 | Bangladesh | 119.2 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Ethiopia | #34 | #36 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1984?
Afghanistan, with 206.6 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.