Rwanda vs Sierra Leone: Number of new hiv infections per year
Rwanda
2,555
in 2024
Sierra Leone
2,493
in 2024
Rwanda rank
52nd
Sierra Leone rank
53rd
Number of new hiv infections per year over time
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 2,555 against 2,493 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 62.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Rwanda ahead.
Rwanda ranks 52nd and Sierra Leone ranks 53rd of 144 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 3 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29,061 | 5,513 | 23,548 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 18,186 | 6,284 | 11,903 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 7,306 | 5,513 | 1,793 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 3,026 | 3,544 | 518.25 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of new hiv infections per year, Rwanda or Sierra Leone?
- Rwanda, at 2,555 against 2,493 in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of new hiv infections per year between Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
- 62, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Rwanda and Sierra Leone rank globally for number of new hiv infections per year?
- Rwanda ranks 52nd and Sierra Leone ranks 53rd of 144 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number of new hiv infections per year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.