Countries by HIV Prevalence Rate 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the percentage of adults aged 15–49 living with HIV in 2024 according to UNAIDS Global HIV & AIDS Statistics. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the overwhelming burden of the global HIV epidemic, with southern African nations recording some of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world.

✨ AI Insight

The data illustrates a significant gap between the highest and lowest HIV prevalence rates in the surveyed countries. Eswatini's rate of 26.8% is notably higher than the next highest, Lesotho at 23.1%, indicating a critical public health challenge that requires urgent attention. The prevalence rates in Botswana (20.8%) and South Africa (18.9%) further emphasize the concentration of the epidemic in southern Africa. In contrast, countries like Zimbabwe (11.4%), Zambia (11.1%), Namibia (11.6%), and Mozambique (12.4%) reflect lower rates, yet still represent a significant health concern. This trend suggests that while some progress may be made, the region continues to struggle with systemic issues such as healthcare access, stigma, and socio-economic factors that exacerbate the HIV crisis.

Source: UNAIDS

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Eswatini leads with 27 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 17 · median: 16.

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Gap in 2024: Eswatini is 2.4× larger than Zambia.