Infant mortality ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Timor-Leste (193.8). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timor-Leste | 193.8 |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 182.5 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 181.3 |
| 4 | Liberia | 157.2 |
| 5 | Mozambique | 151.7 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 149.5 |
| 7 | Niger | 149.1 |
| 8 | Guinea | 145.3 |
| 9 | Malawi | 137.1 |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 136.9 |
| 11 | Mali | 135 |
| 12 | Guinea-Bissau | 130.8 |
| 13 | Chad | 123 |
| 14 | Equatorial Guinea | 121 |
| 15 | Lao PDR | 120.6 |
| 16 | Nepal | 120.2 |
| 17 | Pakistan | 120.1 |
| 18 | Kosovo | 119.4 |
| 19 | Angola | 118 |
| 20 | Uganda | 114.2 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
| Ethiopia | #36 | #36 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1986?
Timor-Leste, with 193.8 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.