Infant mortality ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (238.8). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 238.8 |
| 2 | Liberia | 141 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 128 |
| 4 | Timor-Leste | 124.8 |
| 5 | Rwanda | 124.4 |
| 6 | Mozambique | 119.7 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 116.6 |
| 8 | Niger | 115.8 |
| 9 | Angola | 114.8 |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 111.4 |
| 11 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 110.5 |
| 12 | Malawi | 109 |
| 13 | Mali | 108.9 |
| 14 | Guinea-Bissau | 105.9 |
| 15 | Guinea | 105.1 |
| 16 | Chad | 105.1 |
| 17 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 18 | Central African Republic | 102.3 |
| 19 | Nigeria | 100.2 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 99.1 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
| Rwanda | #48 | #48 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1998?
South Sudan, with 238.8 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.