Infant mortality ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sierra Leone (109.3). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Leone | 109.3 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.9 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 96.2 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 93.8 |
| 5 | Chad | 92.4 |
| 6 | Equatorial Guinea | 90.7 |
| 7 | Central African Republic | 90 |
| 8 | Liberia | 89 |
| 9 | Mali | 88.3 |
| 10 | Guinea-Bissau | 85.1 |
| 11 | Niger | 84.9 |
| 12 | Guinea | 81.7 |
| 13 | Mozambique | 80.5 |
| 14 | Burkina Faso | 80.2 |
| 15 | Nigeria | 80 |
| 16 | Pakistan | 80 |
| 17 | Cote d'Ivoire | 80 |
| 18 | Lesotho | 78.9 |
| 19 | Angola | 78.9 |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 74.4 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
| Chad | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2005?
Sierra Leone, with 109.3 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.