Countries with the Highest Infant Mortality Rates (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Infant mortality is one of the starkest indicators of development. These 25 countries have the highest under-5 mortality rates in 2023.
Niger leads with infant mortality (per 1,000 live births) of 114.8.
Nigeria ranks #2 at 104.9.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #3 at 104.
Chad ranks #4 at 101.1.
South Sudan ranks #5 at 98.7.
Top 25 Countries by Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
| # | Country | Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Niger | 114.8 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Nigeria | 104.9 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 104 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Chad | 101.1 | 2023 |
| 5 |  South Sudan | 98.7 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Guinea | 95 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Sierra Leone | 94.3 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Central African Republic | 92.2 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Mali | 91.3 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Benin | 77.9 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Burkina Faso | 77.3 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 73.2 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Liberia | 72.9 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Equatorial Guinea | 70.6 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Guinea-Bissau | 69.3 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Cameroon | 67.2 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 67.1 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Madagascar | 64.8 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Angola | 64 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Mozambique | 61.7 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Lesotho | 58.9 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Pakistan | 58.5 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Togo | 58.3 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Afghanistan | 55.5 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Kiribati | 55.1 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest infant mortality (per 1,000 live births) in 2023?
Niger has the highest infant mortality (per 1,000 live births) at 114.8 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 196 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.