WDI nations ranked by infant mortality; deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024.
This graphic compares nations by infant mortality in 2024. Values are measured in deaths per 1,000 live births. South Sudan ranks first at 71.9, ahead of Nigeria at 69.8. Chad is the final included entry at 56.3, putting the leader at about 1.28x the last value.
| Rank | Entry | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 71.9 | 2024 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 69.8 | 2024 |
| 3 | Niger | 65.6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Somalia | 65.4 | 2024 |
| 5 | Liberia | 63.2 | 2024 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 62.4 | 2024 |
| 7 | Guinea | 59.8 | 2024 |
| 8 | DR Congo | 56.4 | 2024 |
| 9 | Chad | 56.3 | 2024 |
Source 1: World Bank World Development Indicators
Publisher: World Bank WDI
Dataset/table: World Development Indicators
Units: deaths per 1,000 live births
Date checked: 2026-06-11
Evidence: Supports the ranked infant mortality rate values by WDI nation for 2024.
Values are comparable national observations from the stated source. Display rounding may shorten large numbers, but the ranking order follows the source values.
Rows are ranked from highest to lowest using World Bank World Development Indicators for 2024, measured in deaths per 1,000 live births. Values are rounded for display while preserving the source ranking.
Rows use the same source family, period, unit and measurement basis.
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