Countries with the Highest Male Mortality Rate (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Lesotho leads with mortality rate, adult male (per 1,000) of 470.6.
Central African Republic ranks #2 at 393.5.
Nauru ranks #3 at 386.
Chad ranks #4 at 379.6.
Zimbabwe ranks #5 at 366.
Top 25 Countries by Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lesotho | 470.6 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Central African Republic | 393.5 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Nauru | 386 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Chad | 379.6 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Zimbabwe | 366 | 2023 |
| 6 |  West Bank and Gaza | 365.5 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Nigeria | 356.4 | 2023 |
| 8 |  South Sudan | 356.2 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Kenya | 356.1 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Eswatini | 348.9 | 2023 |
| 11 |  South Africa | 327.2 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 325.4 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 319.9 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Mozambique | 314.9 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Tuvalu | 312.8 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 309.8 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Namibia | 304.1 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Burkina Faso | 303.6 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Russian Federation | 301 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Ukraine | 300 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Benin | 289.5 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Liberia | 288.3 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 287 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Burundi | 285.7 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Tanzania | 282.4 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest mortality rate, adult male (per 1,000) in 2023?
Lesotho has the highest mortality rate, adult male (per 1,000) at 470.6 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 216 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.