Congo vs South Sudan: Adults (ages 15+) living with HIV
Congo
120,000
in 2024
South Sudan
140,000
in 2024
Congo rank
35th
South Sudan rank
32nd
Adults (ages 15+) living with HIV over time
- Congo
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 140,000 against 120,000 in Congo, a difference of 20,000.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Congo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 35th and South Sudan ranks 32nd of 151 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71,600 | 56,700 | 14,900 | Congo |
| 2000s | 77,900 | 115,400 | 37,500 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 91,500 | 139,000 | 47,500 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 112,000 | 134,000 | 22,000 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adults (ages 15+) living with hiv, Congo or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 140,000 against 120,000 in Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adults (ages 15+) living with hiv between Congo and South Sudan?
- 20,000, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Sudan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Congo and South Sudan rank globally for adults (ages 15+) living with hiv?
- Congo ranks 35th and South Sudan ranks 32nd 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.