Infant mortality ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sierra Leone (115.4). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Leone | 115.4 |
| 2 | South Sudan | 104.5 |
| 3 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 4 | Liberia | 102 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 100.8 |
| 6 | Equatorial Guinea | 97.2 |
| 7 | Chad | 96.2 |
| 8 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 95.2 |
| 9 | Niger | 94.4 |
| 10 | Central African Republic | 94.3 |
| 11 | Mali | 93.8 |
| 12 | Angola | 92.5 |
| 13 | Guinea-Bissau | 91.8 |
| 14 | Mozambique | 90 |
| 15 | Guinea | 87 |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 85.8 |
| 17 | Nigeria | 85.6 |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 84.8 |
| 19 | Pakistan | 83 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 81.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2003?
Sierra Leone, with 115.4 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.