Hiv Aids by Country

Swaziland has the highest HIV/AIDS rate in the world at 26.8%.

Analysis

Eswatini has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, with over a quarter of adults affected. Southern Africa dominates the top of the list, while countries like Japan and Iceland have some of the lowest rates. High prevalence is linked to limited healthcare and education, though international aid has helped reduce new infections in some areas. Stigma and discrimination remain barriers to treatment. This ranking highlights the urgent need for continued investment in prevention and care.

Global Rankings

Rank Country Hiv Aids (%) Date
1
Swaziland
26.8% 2020
2
Lesotho
21.1% 2020
3
Botswana
19.9% 2020
4
South Africa
19.1% 2020
5
Zimbabwe
11.9% 2020
6
Namibia
11.6% 2020
7
Mozambique
11.5% 2020
8
Zambia
11.1% 2020
9
Malawi
8.1% 2020
10
Equatorial Guinea
7.3% 2020
11
Uganda
5.4% 2020
12
Tanzania
4.7% 2020
13
Kenya
4.2% 2020
14
Republic of the Congo
3.3% 2020
15
Cameroon
3.0% 2020
16
Gabon
3.0% 2020
17
Guinea-Bissau
3.0% 2020
18
Central African Republic
2.9% 2020
19
Rwanda
2.5% 2020
20
Cote d'Ivoire
2.1% 2020
21
Togo
2.0% 2020
22
Haiti
1.9% 2020
23
Angola
1.8% 2020
24
Gambia
1.8% 2020
25
Ghana
1.7% 2020
26
Mauritius
1.7% 2020
27
Sierra Leone
1.5% 2020
28
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1.5% 2018
29
Guinea
1.4% 2020
30
Jamaica
1.4% 2020
31
Nigeria
1.3% 2020
32
Guyana
1.3% 2020
33
Bahamas
1.2% 2020
34
Belize
1.2% 2020
35
Russia
1.2% 2017
36
Chad
1.1% 2020
37
Liberia
1.1% 2020
38
Antigua and Barbuda
1.1% 2018
39
Barbados
1.1% 2019
40
Suriname
1.1% 2020
41
Burundi
1.0% 2020
42
Panama
1.0% 2020
43
Thailand
1.0% 2020
44
Ukraine
1.0% 2020
45
Benin
0.9% 2020
46
Ethiopia
0.9% 2020
47
Mali
0.9% 2020
48
Dominican Republic
0.9% 2020
49
Papua New Guinea
0.9% 2020
50
Djibouti
0.8% 2020
51
Estonia
0.8% 2020
52
Moldova
0.8% 2020
53
Burkina Faso
0.7% 2020
54
Democratic Republic of the Congo
0.7% 2020
55
Trinidad and Tobago
0.7% 2020
56
Dominica
0.6% 2018
57
Saint Lucia
0.6% 2018
58
Burma
0.6% 2019
59
Brazil
0.6% 2020
60
Chile
0.6% 2020
61
Cabo Verde
0.5% 2020
62
Eritrea
0.5% 2020
63
El Salvador
0.5% 2020
64
Grenada
0.5% 2018
65
Saint Kitts and Nevis
0.5% 2018
66
Cambodia
0.5% 2020
67
Belarus
0.5% 2020
68
Portugal
0.5% 2020
69
Venezuela
0.5% 2020
70
Costa Rica
0.4% 2020
71
Cuba
0.4% 2020
72
Indonesia
0.4% 2020
73
Malaysia
0.4% 2020
74
Spain
0.4% 2020
75
Mexico
0.4% 2020
76
Argentina
0.4% 2020
77
Colombia
0.4% 2020
78
Uruguay
0.4% 2020
79
Madagascar
0.3% 2020
80
Mauritania
0.3% 2020
81
Sao Tome and Principe
0.3% 2020
82
Senegal
0.3% 2020
83
Kazakhstan
0.3% 2020
84
Laos
0.3% 2020
85
Vietnam
0.3% 2020
86
France
0.3% 2019
87
Latvia
0.3% 2019
88
Luxembourg
0.3% 2018
89
Georgia
0.3% 2020
90
Ecuador
0.3% 2020
91
Paraguay
0.3% 2020
92
Peru
0.3% 2020
93
Niger
0.2% 2020
94
Sudan
0.2% 2020
95
Fiji
0.2% 2020
96
Guatemala
0.2% 2020
97
Honduras
0.2% 2020
98
Nicaragua
0.2% 2020
99
Kyrgyzstan
0.2% 2020
100
Tajikistan
0.2% 2020
101
Uzbekistan
0.2% 2020
102
Philippines
0.2% 2020
103
Singapore
0.2% 2020
104
Timor-Leste
0.2% 2020
105
Greece
0.2% 2020
106
Ireland
0.2% 2020
107
Italy
0.2% 2020
108
Netherlands
0.2% 2020
109
Sweden
0.2% 2016
110
Switzerland
0.2% 2020
111
Armenia
0.2% 2020
112
Israel
0.2% 2018
113
Bolivia
0.2% 2020
114
Bhutan
0.2% 2020
115
India
0.2% 2017
116
Pakistan
0.2% 2020
117
Algeria
0.1% 2020
118
Comoros
0.1% 2020
119
Egypt
0.1% 2020
120
Libya
0.1% 2020
121
Morocco
0.1% 2020
122
Somalia
0.1% 2020
123
Tunisia
0.1% 2020
124
Australia
0.1% 2020
125
New Zealand
0.1% 2020
126
Japan
0.1% 2020
127
Mongolia
0.1% 2020
128
Albania
0.1% 2017
129
Austria
0.1% 2017
130
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.1% 2018
131
Bulgaria
0.1% 2019
132
Croatia
0.1% 2020
133
Cyprus
0.1% 2017
134
Czech Republic
0.1% 2018
135
Denmark
0.1% 2020
136
Finland
0.1% 2018
137
Germany
0.1% 2020
138
Hungary
0.1% 2018
139
Iceland
0.1% 2020
140
Lithuania
0.1% 2019
141
Macedonia
0.1% 2018
142
Malta
0.1% 2016
143
Montenegro
0.1% 2020
144
Norway
0.1% 2018
145
Romania
0.1% 2020
146
Serbia
0.1% 2020
147
Slovakia
0.1% 2018
148
Slovenia
0.1% 2020
149
Azerbaijan
0.1% 2020
150
Bahrain
0.1% 2017
151
Iran
0.1% 2020
152
Jordan
0.1% 2020
153
Kuwait
0.1% 2018
154
Lebanon
0.1% 2020
155
Oman
0.1% 2019
156
Qatar
0.1% 2020
157
Saudi Arabia
0.1% 2020
158
Syria
0.1% 2020
159
United Arab Emirates
0.1% 2020
160
Yemen
0.1% 2020
161
Afghanistan
0.1% 2020
162
Bangladesh
0.1% 2018
163
Nepal
0.1% 2020
164
Sri Lanka
0.1% 2020

Why HIV/AIDS Prevalence Remains a Global Health Crisis

HIV/AIDS prevalence is a critical indicator of public health and social development. High rates can strain healthcare systems, reduce life expectancy, and impact economic productivity. Stigma and lack of education hinder prevention and treatment efforts. Tracking prevalence helps target resources and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Reducing HIV/AIDS rates is essential for improving quality of life and achieving global health goals.

Sources

Rankings are based on the most recent data available and may vary over time as new data is released. This list uses the latest available data from The World Factbook.
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