The average for 2022 based on 135 countries was 1.66 percent. The highest value was in Swaziland: 25.9 percent and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 0.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States US: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.500 % in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.500 % for 2013. United States US: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.500 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2014, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.500 % in 2014 and a record low of 0.500 % in 2014. United States US: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted Average;

As of 2023, South Africa was the country with the highest number of people living with HIV in Africa. At that time, around 7.7 million people in South Africa were HIV positive. In Mozambique, the country with the second-highest number of HIV-positive people in Africa, around 2.4 million people were living with HIV. Which country in Africa has the highest prevalence of HIV? Although South Africa has the highest total number of people living with HIV in Africa, it does not have the highest prevalence of HIV on the continent. Eswatini currently has the highest prevalence of HIV in Africa and worldwide, with almost 26 percent of the population living with HIV. South Africa has the third-highest prevalence, with around 18 percent of the population HIV positive. Eswatini also has the highest rate of new HIV infections per 1,000 population worldwide, followed by Lesotho and South Africa. However, South Africa had the highest total number of new HIV infections in 2023, with around 150,000 people newly infected with HIV that year. Deaths from HIV in Africa Thanks to advances in treatment and awareness, HIV/AIDS no longer contributes to a significant amount of death in many countries. However, the disease is still the fourth leading cause of death in Africa, accounting for around 5.6 percent of all deaths. In 2023, South Africa and Nigeria were the countries with the highest number of AIDS-related deaths worldwide with 50,000 and 45,000 such deaths, respectively. Although not every country in the leading 25 for AIDS-related deaths is found in Africa, African countries account for the majority of countries on the list. Fortunately, HIV treatment has become more accessible in Africa over the years and now up to 95 percent of people living with HIV in Eswatini are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Access to ART does vary from country to country, however, with around 77 percent of people who are HIV positive in South Africa receiving ART, and only 31 percent in the Congo.

Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in North America was reported at 0.4 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North America - Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Cuba CU: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.600 % in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.600 % for 2021. Cuba CU: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.200 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.600 % in 2022 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2003. Cuba CU: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cuba – Table CU.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.;UNAIDS estimates.;Weighted average;

Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in World was reported at 0.7 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Antiretroviral therapy coverage (% of people living with HIV) in World was reported at 76 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Antiretroviral therapy coverage (% of people with advanced HIV infection) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

IT: Incidence of HIV: % of Uninfected Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.010 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.010 % for 2015. IT: Incidence of HIV: % of Uninfected Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.020 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.040 % in 1995 and a record low of 0.010 % in 2016. IT: Incidence of HIV: % of Uninfected Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Number of new HIV infections among uninfected populations ages 15-49 expressed per 100 uninfected population in the year before the period.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted Average;

Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in Hungary was reported at 0.1 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The USA: Prevalence of HIV, percent of the population ages 15-49: The latest value from 2021 is 0.4 percent, unchanged from 0.4 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1.63 percent, based on data from 143 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 2010 to 2021 is 0.4 percent. The minimum value, 0.4 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 0.4 percent was recorded in 2010.

Iraq Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.100 % in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.100 % for 2021. Iraq Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.100 % in 2022 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2022. Iraq Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iraq – Table IQ.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.;UNAIDS estimates.;Weighted average;

Montenegro ME: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.100 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.100 % for 2015. Montenegro ME: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.100 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2016. Montenegro ME: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Montenegro – Table ME.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted Average;

HT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 2.100 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.100 % for 2015. HT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.500 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 % in 1993 and a record low of 2.100 % in 2016. HT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Haiti – Table HT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted Average;

Trinidad and Tobago TT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 1.200 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.200 % for 2015. Trinidad and Tobago TT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.200 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.100 % in 1990. Trinidad and Tobago TT: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Trinidad and Tobago – Table TT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted Average;

Niger: Prevalence of HIV, percent of the population ages 15-49: The latest value from 2022 is 0.2 percent, unchanged from 0.2 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1.66 percent, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1990 to 2022 is 0.47 percent. The minimum value, 0.2 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 0.8 percent was recorded in 1997.

Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) in Romania was reported at 0.1 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Romania - Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Sweden SE: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data was reported at 0.200 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.200 % for 2015. Sweden SE: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.200 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2010. Sweden SE: Prevalence of HIV: Total: % of Population Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.; ; UNAIDS estimates.; Weighted average;

In 2022, approximately 2.5 million people were living with HIV in India. However, there has been a constant decrease in the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) since 2003, and from 2008 onward, there have been less than three million PLHIV yearly.

HIV risk-groups

India’s HIV epidemic is the third-largest in the world. However, this is primarily concentrated among key populations who are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. One of the main drivers of this is unprotected sex among female sex workers and their clients, partners, and spouses. Injecting drugs are also becoming one of the common ways through which HIV can be transmitted due to the reuse of needles. In addition, the prevalence of HIV is higher among men than women. This can be attributed to the increase in the share of men who have sex with men, migrant workers, and drug use injections.

Sex-workers

While prostitution is considered legal in India, all activities associated with running brothels or sex trafficking are prohibited. As a result, there is severe police activity targeting sex workers, with routine raids in areas with brothels justified by related laws. A recent study in Andhra Pradesh suggested a positive correlation between police abuse and an increased risk of HIV along with inconsistency in the usage of condoms. It is not uncommon that stigma and discrimination against sex-workers limit their access to decent healthcare in India.

Azerbaijan Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population data was reported at 0.050 Ratio in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.050 Ratio for 2021. Azerbaijan Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.060 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.110 Ratio in 2004 and a record low of 0.010 Ratio in 1993. Azerbaijan Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Azerbaijan – Table AZ.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Number of new HIV infections among uninfected populations expressed per 1,000 uninfected population in the year before the period.;UNAIDS estimates.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.3.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

The Philippines: Prevalence of HIV, percent of the population ages 15-49: The latest value from 2022 is 0.3 percent, an increase from 0.2 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1.66 percent, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1990 to 2022 is 0.12 percent. The minimum value, 0.1 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.3 percent was recorded in 2022.