Infant mortality ranking 1997 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1997, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Liberia (148.3). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | 148.3 |
| 2 | South Sudan | 140.3 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 130 |
| 4 | Rwanda | 128.5 |
| 5 | Mozambique | 126 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 125.2 |
| 7 | Niger | 120.1 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 119.6 |
| 9 | Angola | 117.2 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 116.5 |
| 11 | Equatorial Guinea | 113.3 |
| 12 | Malawi | 111.7 |
| 13 | Mali | 111.4 |
| 14 | Guinea | 108.9 |
| 15 | Guinea-Bissau | 108.4 |
| 16 | Chad | 106.7 |
| 17 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 18 | Central African Republic | 103.5 |
| 19 | Ethiopia | 102.8 |
| 20 | Nigeria | 102.1 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1997 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1997 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Rwanda | #48 | #48 |
| Mozambique | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1997?
Liberia, with 148.3 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1997. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.