Infant mortality ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Liberia (125.5). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | 125.5 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 123.4 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 118.2 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 110.6 |
| 5 | Niger | 108.3 |
| 6 | Angola | 108.3 |
| 7 | Rwanda | 108.1 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 106.9 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 106.2 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 105 |
| 11 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 12 | Mali | 103.1 |
| 13 | Chad | 101.7 |
| 14 | Guinea-Bissau | 100.7 |
| 15 | Central African Republic | 99.6 |
| 16 | Malawi | 98.9 |
| 17 | Guinea | 97.3 |
| 18 | Nigeria | 94.9 |
| 19 | Burkina Faso | 92.4 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 92.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Niger | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2000?
Liberia, with 125.5 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.