Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV was 1,600 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
1,600
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
58th
of 140 countries
All-time high
2,600
in 2016
All-time low
1,600
in 2023
Years of data
8
2016–2023
Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV in United Kingdom, 2016–2023
Source: UNAIDS estimates, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Analysis
The most recent figure for adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv in United Kingdom is 1,600, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
United Kingdom ranks 58th of 140 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,600 | — |
| 2017 | 2,500 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 2,300 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 2,200 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 2,000 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 1,800 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 1,700 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 1,600 | -5.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1,600 is above the median for high income countries, which is 200, 8.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1,600 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 500, 3.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,400 | 2,200 | 2,600 | 4 |
| 2020s | 1,775 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 58 Afghanistan 1,600 compare
- 60 Panama 1,400 compare
- 60 Saudi Arabia 1,400 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv in United Kingdom?
- Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv in United Kingdom was 1,600 in 2023, according to UNAIDS estimates, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
- What is the highest adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2,600 in 2016.
- What is the lowest adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,600 in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv?
- United Kingdom ranks 58th out of 140 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with hiv rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UNAIDS estimates, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), published as part of Adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of adults (ages 15-49) newly infected with HIV.