8 Countries with Highest Rates of Infant Mortality

6. Niger 

Infant Deaths Per 1000 Live Births: 65.53

While Niger has the highest under-five mortality rate, its infant mortality rate is the 6th highest in the world, currently standing at 65.53 deaths per 1000 live births. Pervasive poverty and poor health facilities are again the leading causes of such a sad state of affairs in Niger. Also disproportionately affected are remote communities, where distance and lack of transportation hinder access to vital healthcare services. Improvement requires urgent interventions that prioritize resource allocation for maternal and infant healthcare.