Infant Mortality by Country
195 countries • per 1,000 • World Bank
What It Measures
Infant Mortality Per 1000 is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
18.82
Median
13.3
Minimum
1.40
Maximum
72.6
Countries
195
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Infant Mortality
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  South Sudan | 72.6 |
| #2 |  Somalia | 67.8 |
| #3 |  Niger | 67.4 |
| #4 |  Guinea | 61.5 |
| #5 |  Central African Republic | 60.4 |
| #6 |  Nigeria | 60.1 |
| #7 |  Chad | 58.7 |
| #8 |  Mali | 57.6 |
| #9 |  Sierra Leone | 56.2 |
| #10 |  Lesotho | 55.4 |
San Marino
Estonia
Singapore
Slovenia
Japan
Finland
Norway
Iceland
Belarus
SwedenSurprising Facts
Niger (67.4) has 5.90 more than Guinea (61.5) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
South Sudan (72.6) has 4.80 more than Somalia (67.8) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Lesotho (55.4) has 2.80 more than Liberia (52.6) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.