Infant mortality ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sierra Leone (105.9). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Leone | 105.9 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 103.5 |
| 3 | South Sudan | 92.3 |
| 4 | Chad | 90.4 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 90.3 |
| 6 | Central African Republic | 87.4 |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 87.2 |
| 8 | Mali | 85.8 |
| 9 | Liberia | 83.8 |
| 10 | Guinea-Bissau | 81.7 |
| 11 | Niger | 80.8 |
| 12 | Guinea | 79.6 |
| 13 | Lesotho | 79.6 |
| 14 | Pakistan | 78.6 |
| 15 | Cote d'Ivoire | 77.8 |
| 16 | Nigeria | 77.7 |
| 17 | Burkina Faso | 77.1 |
| 18 | Mozambique | 76 |
| 19 | Angola | 72.2 |
| 20 | Cameroon | 71.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | #12 | #12 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Chad | #10 | #10 |
| Afghanistan | #13 | #13 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2006?
Sierra Leone, with 105.9 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.