South Africa - Prevalence of HIV
Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49)
Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in South Africa was 19.10 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 19.40 in 2018, while its lowest value was 0.60 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 | 0.60 |
| 1991 | 1.10 |
| 1992 | 1.80 |
| 1993 | 2.80 |
| 1994 | 3.90 |
| 1995 | 5.30 |
| 1996 | 6.70 |
| 1997 | 8.20 |
| 1998 | 9.60 |
| 1999 | 10.90 |
| 2000 | 12.10 |
| 2001 | 13.20 |
| 2002 | 14.10 |
| 2003 | 14.80 |
| 2004 | 15.40 |
| 2005 | 15.90 |
| 2006 | 16.20 |
| 2007 | 16.50 |
| 2008 | 16.90 |
| 2009 | 17.30 |
| 2010 | 17.70 |
| 2011 | 18.10 |
| 2012 | 18.40 |
| 2013 | 18.70 |
| 2014 | 19.00 |
| 2015 | 19.20 |
| 2016 | 19.30 |
| 2017 | 19.40 |
| 2018 | 19.40 |
| 2019 | 19.30 |
| 2020 | 19.10 |
Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24)
Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24) in South Africa was 10.40 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 16.60 in 2003, while its lowest value was 0.70 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 | 0.70 |
| 1991 | 1.40 |
| 1992 | 2.40 |
| 1993 | 3.80 |
| 1994 | 5.60 |
| 1995 | 7.60 |
| 1996 | 9.60 |
| 1997 | 11.60 |
| 1998 | 13.20 |
| 1999 | 14.60 |
| 2000 | 15.60 |
| 2001 | 16.30 |
| 2002 | 16.60 |
| 2003 | 16.60 |
| 2004 | 16.50 |
| 2005 | 16.20 |
| 2006 | 15.80 |
| 2007 | 15.20 |
| 2008 | 14.80 |
| 2009 | 14.40 |
| 2010 | 14.00 |
| 2011 | 13.70 |
| 2012 | 13.30 |
| 2013 | 13.00 |
| 2014 | 12.70 |
| 2015 | 12.30 |
| 2016 | 11.90 |
| 2017 | 11.60 |
| 2018 | 11.20 |
| 2019 | 10.80 |
| 2020 | 10.40 |
Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24)
Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24) in South Africa was 3.50 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 6.10 in 2002, while its lowest value was 0.20 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 | 0.20 |
| 1991 | 0.50 |
| 1992 | 0.90 |
| 1993 | 1.40 |
| 1994 | 2.20 |
| 1995 | 3.00 |
| 1996 | 3.80 |
| 1997 | 4.50 |
| 1998 | 5.10 |
| 1999 | 5.50 |
| 2000 | 5.90 |
| 2001 | 6.10 |
| 2002 | 6.10 |
| 2003 | 6.00 |
| 2004 | 5.80 |
| 2005 | 5.60 |
| 2006 | 5.30 |
| 2007 | 5.00 |
| 2008 | 4.80 |
| 2009 | 4.60 |
| 2010 | 4.40 |
| 2011 | 4.20 |
| 2012 | 4.10 |
| 2013 | 4.00 |
| 2014 | 3.90 |
| 2015 | 3.90 |
| 2016 | 3.80 |
| 2017 | 3.70 |
| 2018 | 3.70 |
| 2019 | 3.60 |
| 2020 | 3.50 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Risk factors
