8 Countries with Highest Rates of Infant Mortality

3. Central African Republic 

Infant Deaths Per 1000 Live Births: 81.74

The Central African Republic is the 2nd poorest country in Africa and is currently battling with one of the highest infant mortality rates worldwide. Currently, 81.74 deaths per 1,000 births happen in the country, a symptom of its poor health facilities. Amidst political instability, improving healthcare standards is inevitable to address this humanitarian crisis in CAR.