Infant mortality ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Timor-Leste (134). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timor-Leste | 134 |
| 2 | Liberia | 133.4 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 125.9 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 122.4 |
| 5 | Rwanda | 117.1 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 113.6 |
| 7 | Mozambique | 113.3 |
| 8 | Niger | 112.1 |
| 9 | Angola | 111.9 |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 109 |
| 11 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 107.9 |
| 12 | Mali | 106.1 |
| 13 | Malawi | 104.5 |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 15 | Chad | 103.5 |
| 16 | Guinea-Bissau | 103.3 |
| 17 | Guinea | 101.2 |
| 18 | Central African Republic | 101.1 |
| 19 | Nigeria | 97.7 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 95.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | #35 | #35 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Rwanda | #48 | #48 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 1999?
Timor-Leste, with 134 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.