Infant mortality ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (484). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 484 |
| 2 | Sudan | 180.9 |
| 3 | Timor-Leste | 177.7 |
| 4 | Liberia | 164.3 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 155 |
| 6 | Niger | 150 |
| 7 | Mozambique | 149.8 |
| 8 | Guinea | 140.1 |
| 9 | Malawi | 138.4 |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 135.9 |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 132.1 |
| 12 | Mali | 129.4 |
| 13 | Guinea-Bissau | 127.3 |
| 14 | Chad | 119.9 |
| 15 | Equatorial Guinea | 119.2 |
| 16 | Angola | 117.8 |
| 17 | Pakistan | 116.6 |
| 18 | Lao PDR | 116.2 |
| 19 | Nepal | 111.1 |
| 20 | Uganda | 110.5 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Sudan | #23 | #23 |
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1988?
South Sudan, with 484 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.