In 2022, sub-Saharan Africa was home to 25.7 million people living with HIV and accounted for 67% of the world’s HIV burden, so here is what those staggering numbers mean for AIDS deaths, new infections, and the fight against the virus across the continent.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, there were an estimated 25.7 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
- In 2022, there were an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa.
- In 2022, there were an estimated 650,000 AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa.
- By end of 2023, 38.4 million people were receiving ART globally.
- In 2022, 77% of people living with HIV who knew their status in sub-Saharan Africa were on ART.
- In 2022, 80% of people living with HIV on ART in sub-Saharan Africa were virally suppressed.
- In 2022, an estimated 370,000 children were newly infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
- In 2022, an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections occurred in sub-Saharan Africa (all ages).
- In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa among adults was 1.0 million.
- In 2022, an estimated 25.7 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were living with HIV.
- In 2022, an estimated 650,000 AIDS-related deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa.
- In 2022, AIDS-related deaths in East and Southern Africa were estimated at 440,000.
- In Botswana, the number of people living with HIV was about 350,000 in 2022.
- In Botswana, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 22.7% in 2022.
- In Botswana, new HIV infections were about 6,900 in 2022.
In Africa, millions live with HIV; testing and ART need expansion.
HIV burden and population
1In 2022, there were an estimated 25.7 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified2In 2022, there were an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified3In 2022, there were an estimated 650,000 AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified4In 2022, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for about 67% of all people living with HIV worldwide.[1]
Directional5In 2022, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for about 57% of new HIV infections worldwide.[1]
Single source6In 2022, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for about 58% of AIDS-related deaths worldwide.[1]
Verified7In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in Africa (UNAIDS region) was 33.6 million.[1]
Verified8In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa was 26.1 million.[1]
Verified9In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in East and Southern Africa was 1.1 million.[1]
Directional10In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in East and Southern Africa was 440,000.[1]
Single source11In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in Western and Central Africa was 7.0 million.[1]
Verified12In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in Western and Central Africa was 230,000.[1]
Verified13In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in Western and Central Africa was 220,000.[1]
Verified14In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in Southern Africa was 7.9 million.[1]
Directional15In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in Southern Africa was 240,000.[1]
Single source16In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in Southern Africa was 160,000.[1]
Verified17In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in East Africa was 6.9 million.[1]
Verified18In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in East Africa was 390,000.[1]
Verified19In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in East Africa was 200,000.[1]
Directional20In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV in West and Central Africa was 7.0 million.[1]
Single source21In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in West and Central Africa was 230,000.[1]
Verified22In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in West and Central Africa was 220,000.[1]
Verified23In 2022, the adult (15+) HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa was estimated at 4.8%.[2]
Verified24In 2022, the adult (15+) HIV prevalence in Eastern and Southern Africa was estimated at 10.3%.[3]
Directional25In 2022, the adult (15+) HIV prevalence in Western and Central Africa was estimated at 2.1%.[4]
Single source26In 2022, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections among adults (15+) in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified27In 2022, there were 250,000 new HIV infections among children (0–14) in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified28In 2022, there were 1.0 million new HIV infections among adults (15+) in East and Southern Africa.[1]
Verified29In 2022, there were 130,000 new HIV infections among children (0–14) in East and Southern Africa.[1]
Directional30In 2022, there were 28,000 new HIV infections among children (0–14) in Western and Central Africa.[1]
Single source31In 2022, there were 20,000 new HIV infections among children (0–14) in Southern Africa.[1]
Verified32In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among adults (15+) in sub-Saharan Africa were estimated at 630,000.[1]
Verified33In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among children (0–14) in sub-Saharan Africa were estimated at 20,000.[1]
Verified34In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among adults (15+) in East and Southern Africa were estimated at 420,000.[1]
Directional35In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among children (0–14) in East and Southern Africa were estimated at 20,000.[1]
Single source36In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among adults (15+) in Western and Central Africa were estimated at 210,000.[1]
Verified37In 2022, AIDS-related deaths among children (0–14) in Western and Central Africa were estimated at 8,000.[1]
Verified38In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV who were on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa was 25.0 million.[1]
Verified39In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV on ART in East and Southern Africa was 19.1 million.[1]
Directional40In 2022, the estimated number of people living with HIV on ART in Western and Central Africa was 5.9 million.[1]
Single source41In 2022, 67% of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa knew their HIV status.[2]
Verified42In 2022, 63% of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa were on ART.[2]
Verified43In 2022, 58% of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa were virally suppressed.[2]
Verified44In 2022, 74% of people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa knew their HIV status.[3]
Directional45In 2022, 67% of people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa were on ART.[3]
Single source46In 2022, 61% of people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa were virally suppressed.[3]
Verified47In 2022, 60% of people living with HIV in Western and Central Africa knew their HIV status.[4]
Verified48In 2022, 52% of people living with HIV in Western and Central Africa were on ART.[4]
Verified49In 2022, 46% of people living with HIV in Western and Central Africa were virally suppressed.[4]
DirectionalHIV burden and population Interpretation
In 2022, sub Saharan Africa carried the weight of the HIV pandemic with 25.7 million people living with HIV and 1.3 million new infections, yet progress is uneven because while most people know their status and many are on ART in parts of the region, deaths still reach 650,000 and viral suppression falls short, proving that “better” is not the same as “done.”
Prevention and treatment coverage
1By end of 2023, 38.4 million people were receiving ART globally.[5]
Verified2In 2022, 77% of people living with HIV who knew their status in sub-Saharan Africa were on ART.[2]
Verified3In 2022, 80% of people living with HIV on ART in sub-Saharan Africa were virally suppressed.[2]
Verified4In 2022, 74% of people living with HIV on ART in East and Southern Africa were virally suppressed.[3]
Directional5In 2022, 79% of people living with HIV on ART in Western and Central Africa were virally suppressed.[4]
Single source6In 2022, 84% of pregnant people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa received antiretroviral medicines to prevent mother-to-child transmission.[1]
Verified7In 2022, 55% of children with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa received antiretroviral medicines.[1]
Verified8In 2022, 82% of adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa received antiretroviral medicines.[1]
Verified9In 2022, 85% of adults living with HIV in East and Southern Africa received antiretroviral medicines.[1]
Directional10In 2022, 70% of adults living with HIV in Western and Central Africa received antiretroviral medicines.[1]
Single source11In 2022, 34% of pregnant people living with HIV received antiretroviral medicines in Western and Central Africa.[1]
Verified12In 2022, the estimated proportion of adults (15+) with HIV who were virally suppressed in sub-Saharan Africa was 58%.[2]
Verified13In 2022, the estimated proportion of adults (15+) with HIV who were virally suppressed in East and Southern Africa was 61%.[3]
Verified14In 2022, the estimated proportion of adults (15+) with HIV who were virally suppressed in Western and Central Africa was 46%.[4]
Directional15In 2022, 79% of people receiving ART in sub-Saharan Africa were virally suppressed.[2]
Single source16In 2022, 77% of people receiving ART in East and Southern Africa were virally suppressed.[3]
Verified17In 2022, 83% of people receiving ART in Western and Central Africa were virally suppressed.[4]
Verified18In 2022, condoms were used at last high-risk sex by 20% of HIV-negative men in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified19In 2022, condoms were used at last high-risk sex by 31% of HIV-negative women in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Directional20In 2022, 32.7 million people in sub-Saharan Africa received HIV testing services.[1]
Single source21In 2022, 19.9 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were tested for HIV at least once.[1]
Verified22In 2022, 23.4 million people in East and Southern Africa received HIV testing services.[1]
Verified23In 2022, 6.3 million people in Western and Central Africa received HIV testing services.[1]
Verified24In 2022, an estimated 1.4 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were newly enrolled in ART.[1]
Directional25In 2022, 1.0 million people in East and Southern Africa were newly enrolled in ART.[1]
Single source26In 2022, 340,000 people in Western and Central Africa were newly enrolled in ART.[1]
Verified27In 2022, 9.2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were retained on ART.[1]
Verified28In 2022, 5.7 million people in East and Southern Africa were retained on ART.[1]
Verified29In 2022, 3.5 million people in Western and Central Africa were retained on ART.[1]
Directional30In 2022, 10.3 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were virally suppressed.[1]
Single source31In 2022, 7.7 million people in East and Southern Africa were virally suppressed.[1]
Verified32In 2022, 2.6 million people in Western and Central Africa were virally suppressed.[1]
Verified33In sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, 75% of women living with HIV received ART.[1]
Verified34In sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, 68% of men living with HIV received ART.[1]
Directional35In sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, 72% of women living with HIV were virally suppressed.[1]
Single source36In sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, 62% of men living with HIV were virally suppressed.[1]
Verified37In sub-Saharan Africa, 69% of pregnant people living with HIV received ART for PMTCT in 2022.[1]
Verified38In 2022, 82% of pregnant people living with HIV received ART in Eastern and Southern Africa.[1]
Verified39In 2022, 64% of pregnant people living with HIV received ART in Western and Central Africa.[1]
DirectionalPrevention and treatment coverage Interpretation
By 2023, tens of millions were on ART, but the continent’s HIV progress is a hard-won chain where roughly three quarters of people on treatment achieve viral suppression, many adults and pregnant people still miss key prevention and care steps, and even while millions get tested and enrolled, retention and viral control show that access is improving faster than perfection.
Transmission dynamics and risk
1In 2022, an estimated 370,000 children were newly infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified2In 2022, an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections occurred in sub-Saharan Africa (all ages).[1]
Verified3In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa among adults was 1.0 million.[1]
Verified4In 2022, the estimated number of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa among children was 250,000.[1]
Directional5In 2022, 35% of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa were among young people aged 15–24.[1]
Single source6In sub-Saharan Africa, young women (15–24) account for 25% of all new HIV infections but only 18% of the population.[1]
Verified7In sub-Saharan Africa, young men (15–24) account for 10% of all new HIV infections.[1]
Verified8In 2022, mother-to-child transmission accounted for an estimated 9% of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified9In 2022, the majority of new HIV infections (about 91%) in sub-Saharan Africa were through sexual transmission among adults and young people.[1]
Directional10In 2022, in sub-Saharan Africa, 3.4% of adults and children living with HIV were not virally suppressed.[1]
Single source11In sub-Saharan Africa, condom use at last high-risk sex was estimated at 20% in 2022 for HIV-negative men.[1]
Verified12In sub-Saharan Africa, condom use at last high-risk sex was estimated at 31% in 2022 for HIV-negative women.[1]
Verified13In sub-Saharan Africa, 34% of men and women reported having had sexual intercourse with a non-marital/non-cohabiting partner in the past 12 months (data used in UNAIDS risk estimates).[1]
Verified14In sub-Saharan Africa, 9% of adults reported multiple sexual partners (data used in UNAIDS risk estimates).[1]
Directional15In sub-Saharan Africa, 23% of female sex workers were estimated to have HIV in 2022.[1]
Single source16In sub-Saharan Africa, 15% of men who have sex with men were estimated to have HIV in 2022.[1]
Verified17In sub-Saharan Africa, 8% of people who inject drugs were estimated to have HIV in 2022.[1]
Verified18In sub-Saharan Africa, 43% of prisoners were estimated to have HIV in 2022.[1]
Verified19In sub-Saharan Africa, 2.6 million people were living with HIV and not yet diagnosed in 2022.[1]
Directional20In sub-Saharan Africa, about 930,000 people living with HIV were not on ART in 2022.[1]
Single source21In sub-Saharan Africa, about 1.5 million people living with HIV were not virally suppressed in 2022.[1]
Verified22In 2022, new HIV infections among young women (15–24) in sub-Saharan Africa were 400,000.[1]
Verified23In 2022, new HIV infections among young men (15–24) in sub-Saharan Africa were 170,000.[1]
Verified24In 2022, estimated new HIV infections among adults (15–49) in sub-Saharan Africa were 1.0 million.[1]
Directional25In 2022, estimated new HIV infections among adolescents (10–19) in sub-Saharan Africa were 240,000.[1]
Single source26In sub-Saharan Africa, women are estimated to be 2.2 times more likely than men to be living with HIV.[1]
Verified27In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV incidence among adolescent girls and young women (15–24) is about 2.5 times higher than among adolescent boys and young men.[1]
Verified28In 2022, the estimated HIV incidence rate (per 1000 uninfected population) in sub-Saharan Africa was 5.2.[2]
Verified29In 2022, the estimated HIV incidence rate in Eastern and Southern Africa was 13.7 per 1000 uninfected population.[3]
Directional30In 2022, the estimated HIV incidence rate in Western and Central Africa was 2.0 per 1000 uninfected population.[4]
Single source31In 2022, the estimated HIV incidence rate in Southern Africa was 9.8 per 1000 uninfected population.[6]
Verified32In 2022, the estimated HIV incidence rate in Eastern Africa was 5.5 per 1000 uninfected population.[7]
VerifiedTransmission dynamics and risk Interpretation
In 2022, sub-Saharan Africa saw about 1.3 million new HIV infections, with young people and particularly young women disproportionately affected, while sexual transmission powered most of these cases, thousands were still being infected through mother-to-child transmission, and—despite progress—millions of people living with HIV remained undiagnosed, not on treatment, and not virally suppressed, turning what should be a solvable health crisis into an urgently preventable one.
Mortality, morbidity, and societal impacts
1In 2022, an estimated 25.7 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were living with HIV.[1]
Verified2In 2022, an estimated 650,000 AIDS-related deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Verified3In 2022, AIDS-related deaths in East and Southern Africa were estimated at 440,000.[1]
Verified4In 2022, AIDS-related deaths in Western and Central Africa were estimated at 220,000.[1]
Directional5In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths globally was 630,000 (in the UNAIDS 2023 Global AIDS Update summary figures).[1]
Single source6In 2022, an estimated 1.3 million people in sub-Saharan Africa died from AIDS-related causes including opportunistic infections and other illnesses associated with HIV/AIDS.[8]
Verified7In 2018, there were 770,000 AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa (WHO fact sheet historical reference).[8]
Verified8In 2022, AIDS is one of the leading causes of death among adults in sub-Saharan Africa.[8]
Verified9In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in Africa (UNAIDS region) was 400,000.[1]
Directional10In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths among children (0–14) in sub-Saharan Africa was 20,000.[1]
Single source11In 2022, the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths among adults (15+) in sub-Saharan Africa was 630,000.[1]
Verified12In sub-Saharan Africa, 11.4 million children (0–17) were orphaned due to AIDS in 2022.[1]
Verified13In sub-Saharan Africa, 5.9 million children (0–17) were living with AIDS-related orphanhood in 2022.[1]
Verified14In 2022, there were 12.6 million people in sub-Saharan Africa who required ART but were not receiving it.[1]
Directional15In 2022, there were 5.5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa who were not virally suppressed.[1]
Single source16In 2022, AIDS-related illnesses caused widespread health system strain in countries with high prevalence.[8]
Verified17In 2022, HIV is a leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in Africa.[8]
Verified18In 2022, HIV affects labor productivity and household income through chronic illness.[1]
Verified19In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV is associated with increased poverty and inequality through health and economic shocks.[1]
Directional20In 2022, people living with HIV who have access to ART have dramatically reduced mortality compared with those without ART (ART averts AIDS deaths).[1]
Single source21Since the start of the ART scale-up, tens of millions of lives have been saved globally (UNAIDS reported “over 25 million” lives saved).[5]
Verified22In 2022, the estimated number of people who died from AIDS-related causes globally since 1980 was 41 million (UNAIDS global figure).[1]
Verified23In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV-related tuberculosis co-infection remains common; TB is the leading cause of death among people with HIV.[8]
Verified24In 2022, 7.5 million people with HIV were also living with tuberculosis globally (WHO TB/HIV global context).[9]
Directional25In 2022, around 1.6 million people died from TB among people with HIV globally (WHO TB context).[9]
Single source26In 2022, in sub-Saharan Africa, HIV contributed to a significant proportion of maternal deaths where HIV is prevalent.[8]
Verified27In 2022, HIV prevalence among pregnant women is used as an indicator of population transmission; high levels correspond to higher AIDS burden.[8]
Verified28In 2022, there were 1.4 million HIV-related deaths among women globally (WHO/UNAIDS framing).[8]
Verified29In 2022, 1.6 million children worldwide were orphaned due to AIDS (global UNAIDS orphan figure context).[1]
Directional30In 2022, HIV caused an estimated 39 million deaths since the epidemic began (global AIDS deaths figure referenced by WHO/UNAIDS).[8]
Single sourceMortality, morbidity, and societal impacts Interpretation
In 2022 sub-Saharan Africa alone held 25.7 million people living with HIV and accounted for the vast majority of the world’s AIDS deaths, while the total still sits at 630,000 globally, proving that despite ART saving more than 25 million lives, too many people are still left without treatment, still not virally suppressed, and too often pushed into TB co-infection, poverty, and even maternal loss.
Country profiles and program indicators
1In Botswana, the number of people living with HIV was about 350,000 in 2022.[10]
Verified2In Botswana, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 22.7% in 2022.[10]
Verified3In Botswana, new HIV infections were about 6,900 in 2022.[10]
Verified4In Botswana, AIDS-related deaths were about 5,200 in 2022.[10]
Directional5In Eswatini, the number of people living with HIV was about 210,000 in 2022.[11]
Single source6In Eswatini, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 28.0% in 2022.[11]
Verified7In Eswatini, new HIV infections were about 2,400 in 2022.[11]
Verified8In Eswatini, AIDS-related deaths were about 1,100 in 2022.[11]
Verified9In South Africa, the number of people living with HIV was about 7.8 million in 2022.[12]
Directional10In South Africa, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 19.0% in 2022.[12]
Single source11In South Africa, new HIV infections were about 240,000 in 2022.[12]
Verified12In South Africa, AIDS-related deaths were about 69,000 in 2022.[12]
Verified13In Lesotho, the number of people living with HIV was about 320,000 in 2022.[13]
Verified14In Lesotho, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 23.0% in 2022.[13]
Directional15In Lesotho, new HIV infections were about 5,100 in 2022.[13]
Single source16In Lesotho, AIDS-related deaths were about 2,100 in 2022.[13]
Verified17In Namibia, the number of people living with HIV was about 250,000 in 2022.[14]
Verified18In Namibia, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 13.5% in 2022.[14]
Verified19In Namibia, new HIV infections were about 4,400 in 2022.[14]
Directional20In Namibia, AIDS-related deaths were about 4,200 in 2022.[14]
Single source21In Botswana, the estimated percentage of adults (15+) living with HIV who were on ART was about 70% in 2022.[10]
Verified22In Eswatini, the estimated percentage of adults (15+) living with HIV who were on ART was about 76% in 2022.[11]
Verified23In South Africa, the estimated percentage of adults (15+) living with HIV who were on ART was about 64% in 2022.[12]
Verified24In Lesotho, the estimated percentage of adults (15+) living with HIV who were on ART was about 78% in 2022.[13]
Directional25In Namibia, the estimated percentage of adults (15+) living with HIV who were on ART was about 73% in 2022.[14]
Single source26In Kenya, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.6 million in 2022.[15]
Verified27In Kenya, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 3.9% in 2022.[15]
Verified28In Kenya, new HIV infections were about 43,000 in 2022.[15]
Verified29In Kenya, AIDS-related deaths were about 34,000 in 2022.[15]
Directional30In Uganda, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.7 million in 2022.[16]
Single source31In Uganda, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 6.0% in 2022.[16]
Verified32In Uganda, new HIV infections were about 69,000 in 2022.[16]
Verified33In Uganda, AIDS-related deaths were about 31,000 in 2022.[16]
Verified34In Tanzania, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.5 million in 2022.[17]
Directional35In Tanzania, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 4.3% in 2022.[17]
Single source36In Tanzania, new HIV infections were about 34,000 in 2022.[17]
Verified37In Tanzania, AIDS-related deaths were about 34,000 in 2022.[17]
Verified38In Nigeria, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.9 million in 2022.[18]
Verified39In Nigeria, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 1.4% in 2022.[18]
Directional40In Nigeria, new HIV infections were about 110,000 in 2022.[18]
Single source41In Nigeria, AIDS-related deaths were about 65,000 in 2022.[18]
Verified42In Ethiopia, the number of people living with HIV was about 680,000 in 2022.[19]
Verified43In Ethiopia, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 1.2% in 2022.[19]
Verified44In Ethiopia, new HIV infections were about 15,000 in 2022.[19]
Directional45In Ethiopia, AIDS-related deaths were about 5,000 in 2022.[19]
Single source46In Rwanda, the number of people living with HIV was about 280,000 in 2022.[20]
Verified47In Rwanda, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 2.3% in 2022.[20]
Verified48In Rwanda, new HIV infections were about 6,700 in 2022.[20]
Verified49In Rwanda, AIDS-related deaths were about 3,000 in 2022.[20]
Directional50In Ghana, the number of people living with HIV was about 420,000 in 2022.[21]
Single source51In Ghana, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 1.6% in 2022.[21]
Verified52In Ghana, new HIV infections were about 21,000 in 2022.[21]
Verified53In Ghana, AIDS-related deaths were about 9,000 in 2022.[21]
Verified54In Malawi, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.2 million in 2022.[22]
Directional55In Malawi, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 8.9% in 2022.[22]
Single source56In Malawi, new HIV infections were about 60,000 in 2022.[22]
Verified57In Malawi, AIDS-related deaths were about 45,000 in 2022.[22]
Verified58In Zimbabwe, the number of people living with HIV was about 1.6 million in 2022.[23]
Verified59In Zimbabwe, HIV prevalence among adults (15–49) was about 12.3% in 2022.[23]
Directional60In Zimbabwe, new HIV infections were about 120,000 in 2022.[23]
Single source61In Zimbabwe, AIDS-related deaths were about 14,000 in 2022.[23]
VerifiedCountry profiles and program indicators Interpretation
In 2022, southern and eastern Africa carried a stark mix of high HIV burdens and heavy treatment gaps, where Botswana and Eswatini battled adult prevalence of about 22.7% and 28.0% with only 70% and 76% of people on ART, while South Africa’s 7.8 million cases still meant tens of thousands of new infections and 64% on treatment, and meanwhile countries with far lower prevalence like Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria still saw major new infections and AIDS deaths, proving that even when the percentage dips, the human cost does not.
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