Infant mortality ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Liberia (155.1). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | 155.1 |
| 2 | South Sudan | 143.7 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 131.6 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 131.5 |
| 5 | Timor-Leste | 131.4 |
| 6 | Rwanda | 129 |
| 7 | Niger | 124.6 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 122.7 |
| 9 | Angola | 118.7 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 118.1 |
| 11 | Equatorial Guinea | 114.7 |
| 12 | Mali | 113.6 |
| 13 | Malawi | 113.6 |
| 14 | Guinea | 112.6 |
| 15 | Guinea-Bissau | 110.8 |
| 16 | Chad | 108.1 |
| 17 | Ethiopia | 106.5 |
| 18 | Central African Republic | 104.5 |
| 19 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 20 | Burundi | 103.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1996?
Liberia, with 155.1 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.