List of Top 10 HIV Countries in the World
Here is the list of Top 10 Countries in the World where HIV is most prevalent :
Country/Region | Adult prevalence of HIV/AIDS |
Number of people with HIV/AIDS |
Annual deaths from HIV/AIDS |
Year of estimate | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Eswatini | 28.30% | 240,000 | 3,000 | 2024 |
2 |
Lesotho | 24.10% | 403,000 | 5,380 | 2024 |
3 |
Botswana | 22.60% | 398,500 | 5,240 | 2024 |
4 |
Zimbabwe | 22.10% | 1,660,000 | 25,600 | 2024 |
5 |
South Africa | 14% | 9,230,000 | 77,000 | 2024 |
6 |
Namibia | 13.20% | 219,330 | 3,880 | 2024 |
7 |
Zambia | 12.5% | 1,550,000 | 20,000 | 2023 |
8 |
Mozambique | 12.65% | 2,485,000 | 59,100 | 2024 |
9 |
Malawi | 11.40% | 1,642,570 | 15,270 | 2024 |
10 |
Equatorial Guinea | 7.66% | 74,165 | 2,400 | 2024 |
HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant global health challenge, with certain countries bearing a disproportionate burden of the epidemic. Let’s learn about the top 10 HIV-affected countries, including their unique challenges and efforts to combat the virus.
Top 10 HIV Countries in the World
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system and makes it harder to fight off infections and diseases. According to the WHO, by 2023, HIV/AIDS had killed approximately 40.4 million people, and approximately 39 million people were infected with HIV globally. Of these, 29.8 million people (75%) are receiving antiretroviral treatment.
In this article, we are going to learn about the Top 10 Countries in the World where HIV is most prevalent.