Infant mortality ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sierra Leone (112.4). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Leone | 112.4 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 100.2 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 97.4 |
| 5 | Liberia | 95 |
| 6 | Chad | 94.3 |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 94 |
| 8 | Central African Republic | 92.2 |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 91.7 |
| 10 | Mali | 91 |
| 11 | Niger | 89.5 |
| 12 | Guinea-Bissau | 88.5 |
| 13 | Angola | 85.8 |
| 14 | Mozambique | 85.1 |
| 15 | Guinea | 84.1 |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 83.1 |
| 17 | Nigeria | 82.7 |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 82.5 |
| 19 | Pakistan | 81.4 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 78 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2004?
Sierra Leone, with 112.4 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.