Lesotho - Prevalence of HIV
Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49)
Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in Lesotho was 21.10 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 24.50 in 2013, while its lowest value was 1.80 in 1990.
Definition: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Source: UNAIDS estimates.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.80 |
| 1991 | 2.90 |
| 1992 | 4.60 |
| 1993 | 6.90 |
| 1994 | 9.60 |
| 1995 | 12.50 |
| 1996 | 15.20 |
| 1997 | 17.40 |
| 1998 | 19.20 |
| 1999 | 20.50 |
| 2000 | 21.40 |
| 2001 | 22.00 |
| 2002 | 22.30 |
| 2003 | 22.60 |
| 2004 | 22.80 |
| 2005 | 22.90 |
| 2006 | 23.10 |
| 2007 | 23.30 |
| 2008 | 23.50 |
| 2009 | 23.80 |
| 2010 | 24.00 |
| 2011 | 24.30 |
| 2012 | 24.40 |
| 2013 | 24.50 |
| 2014 | 24.40 |
| 2015 | 24.10 |
| 2016 | 23.70 |
| 2017 | 23.10 |
| 2018 | 22.40 |
| 2019 | 21.80 |
| 2020 | 21.10 |
Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24)
Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24) in Lesotho was 9.00 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 17.20 in 1999, while its lowest value was 1.80 in 1990.
Definition: Prevalence of HIV, female is the percentage of females who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Source: UNAIDS estimates.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.80 |
| 1991 | 3.00 |
| 1992 | 4.70 |
| 1993 | 7.10 |
| 1994 | 9.80 |
| 1995 | 12.40 |
| 1996 | 14.70 |
| 1997 | 16.10 |
| 1998 | 16.90 |
| 1999 | 17.20 |
| 2000 | 17.00 |
| 2001 | 16.60 |
| 2002 | 16.00 |
| 2003 | 15.30 |
| 2004 | 14.70 |
| 2005 | 14.30 |
| 2006 | 14.00 |
| 2007 | 13.70 |
| 2008 | 13.50 |
| 2009 | 13.30 |
| 2010 | 13.00 |
| 2011 | 12.80 |
| 2012 | 12.70 |
| 2013 | 12.50 |
| 2014 | 12.30 |
| 2015 | 12.00 |
| 2016 | 11.50 |
| 2017 | 10.90 |
| 2018 | 10.20 |
| 2019 | 9.60 |
| 2020 | 9.00 |
Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24)
Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24) in Lesotho was 3.90 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 5.80 in 1999, while its lowest value was 0.70 in 1990.
Definition: Prevalence of HIV, male is the percentage of males who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Source: UNAIDS estimates.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.70 |
| 1991 | 1.10 |
| 1992 | 1.80 |
| 1993 | 2.60 |
| 1994 | 3.50 |
| 1995 | 4.40 |
| 1996 | 5.10 |
| 1997 | 5.60 |
| 1998 | 5.80 |
| 1999 | 5.80 |
| 2000 | 5.60 |
| 2001 | 5.50 |
| 2002 | 5.30 |
| 2003 | 5.10 |
| 2004 | 4.90 |
| 2005 | 4.80 |
| 2006 | 4.80 |
| 2007 | 4.80 |
| 2008 | 4.80 |
| 2009 | 4.80 |
| 2010 | 4.80 |
| 2011 | 4.80 |
| 2012 | 4.80 |
| 2013 | 4.80 |
| 2014 | 4.70 |
| 2015 | 4.60 |
| 2016 | 4.50 |
| 2017 | 4.30 |
| 2018 | 4.20 |
| 2019 | 4.00 |
| 2020 | 3.90 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Risk factors
