Infant mortality ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Malawi (138.5). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malawi | 138.5 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 120.8 |
| 3 | Liberia | 117.5 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 113.6 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 107.5 |
| 6 | Niger | 104.1 |
| 7 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 8 | Angola | 103.8 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 103.3 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 101.8 |
| 11 | Mozambique | 100.8 |
| 12 | Chad | 99.9 |
| 13 | Mali | 99.9 |
| 14 | Rwanda | 98.4 |
| 15 | Central African Republic | 97.9 |
| 16 | Guinea-Bissau | 97.9 |
| 17 | Guinea | 93.6 |
| 18 | Nigeria | 91.8 |
| 19 | Burkina Faso | 90.4 |
| 20 | Cote d'Ivoire | 89.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | #29 | #29 |
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2001?
Malawi, with 138.5 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.