Democratic Republic of Congo vs Ethiopia: Adults (ages 15+) living with HIV
Democratic Republic of Congo
540,000
in 2024
Ethiopia
570,000
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
13th
Ethiopia rank
10th
Adults (ages 15+) living with HIV over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 570,000 against 540,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 30,000.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 13th and Ethiopia ranks 10th of 151 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 565,000 | 710,000 | 145,000 | Ethiopia |
| 2000s | 575,000 | 636,000 | 61,000 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 508,000 | 578,000 | 70,000 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 528,000 | 578,000 | 50,000 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adults (ages 15+) living with hiv, Democratic Republic of Congo or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 570,000 against 540,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adults (ages 15+) living with hiv between Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
- 30,000, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for adults (ages 15+) living with hiv?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 13th and Ethiopia ranks 10th of 151 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNAIDS estimates, published as Adults (ages 15+) living with HIV. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Adults living with HIV refers to the number of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.