Infant mortality ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Timor-Leste (181). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timor-Leste | 181 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 176.9 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 171.2 |
| 4 | Liberia | 160.5 |
| 5 | Mozambique | 150.8 |
| 6 | Niger | 149.9 |
| 7 | Guinea | 142.8 |
| 8 | Malawi | 138.3 |
| 9 | Sierra Leone | 136.4 |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 134.3 |
| 11 | Mali | 132.2 |
| 12 | Guinea-Bissau | 129.1 |
| 13 | Chad | 121.5 |
| 14 | Equatorial Guinea | 119.9 |
| 15 | Lao PDR | 118.6 |
| 16 | Pakistan | 118.4 |
| 17 | Angola | 117.8 |
| 18 | Nepal | 115.7 |
| 19 | Uganda | 112.2 |
| 20 | Kosovo | 111.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1987?
Timor-Leste, with 181 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.