Philippines vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Number of new HIV infections
Philippines
34,000
in 2025
Western Pacific (WHO region)
150,000
in 2025
Philippines rank
6th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Number of new HIV infections over time
- Philippines
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Western Pacific (WHO region) currently reports 150,000 against 34,000 in Philippines, a difference of 116,000.
That makes Western Pacific (WHO region)'s figure about 4.4 times Philippines's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Western Pacific (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 6th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 140 countries.
Western Pacific (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,526 | 158,000 | 156,474 | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 9,970 | 159,000 | 149,030 | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 25,667 | 150,000 | 124,333 | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of new hiv infections, Philippines or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Western Pacific (WHO region), at 150,000 against 34,000 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of new hiv infections between Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 116,000, with Western Pacific (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for number of new hiv infections?
- Philippines ranks 6th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 140 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of new HIV infections. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.