Infant mortality ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sierra Leone (118.2). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Leone | 118.2 |
| 2 | Liberia | 109.5 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 109 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 104.3 |
| 5 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 6 | Equatorial Guinea | 100.3 |
| 7 | Niger | 99.4 |
| 8 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 98.5 |
| 9 | Angola | 98.4 |
| 10 | Chad | 98 |
| 11 | Mali | 96.8 |
| 12 | Central African Republic | 96.1 |
| 13 | Mozambique | 95.2 |
| 14 | Guinea-Bissau | 94.8 |
| 15 | Guinea | 90.1 |
| 16 | Rwanda | 88.7 |
| 17 | Nigeria | 88.6 |
| 18 | Burkina Faso | 88.2 |
| 19 | Cote d'Ivoire | 87.1 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 85.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2002?
Sierra Leone, with 118.2 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.