8 Countries with Highest Rates of Infant Mortality

This brief article is a continuation of the detailed overview of countries with the highest infant mortality rates worldwide. If you want to learn about the driving factors behind such saddening stats of child deaths, read 20 Countries with Highest Rates of Infant Mortality.

8. South Sudan 

Infant Deaths Per 1000 Live Births: 61.63

Infant mortality in South Sudan is distressingly high as the country’s healthcare standards are woefully low. Persistent efforts are required globally to alleviate these conditions, reduce infant mortality, and ensure South Sudan’s most vulnerable citizens have the opportunity for a healthy start in life.