Infant mortality ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Infant Mortality Rate in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (71.9). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | per 1,000 live births (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 71.9 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 69.8 |
| 3 | Niger | 65.6 |
| 4 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 65.4 |
| 5 | Liberia | 63.2 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 62.4 |
| 7 | Guinea | 59.8 |
| 8 | Central African Republic | 58.8 |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.4 |
| 10 | Chad | 56.3 |
| 11 | Lesotho | 56.3 |
| 12 | Sierra Leone | 54.6 |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 48.3 |
| 14 | Pakistan | 48.2 |
| 15 | Equatorial Guinea | 47.6 |
| 16 | Mali | 47.5 |
| 17 | Benin | 45.2 |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 44.8 |
| 19 | Mozambique | 43.7 |
| 20 | Burkina Faso | 43.6 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Nigeria | #2 | #2 |
| Niger | #3 | #3 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #4 | #4 |
| Liberia | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Infant mortality in 2024?
South Sudan, with 71.9 (per 1,000 live births).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.IMRT.IN in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.