AIDS estimated deaths in Namibia
Namibia: AIDS estimated deaths was 3,200 UNAIDS estimates in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,200 UNAIDS estimates
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
30th
of 145 countries
All-time high
12,000 UNAIDS estimates
in 2003
All-time low
690 UNAIDS estimates
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
AIDS estimated deaths in Namibia, 1990–2024
Source: UNAIDS estimates. Measured in UNAIDS estimates.
Analysis
The most recent figure for aids estimated deaths in Namibia is 3,200 UNAIDS estimates, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aids estimated deaths in Namibia peaked at 12,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2003 and was at its lowest, 690 UNAIDS estimates, in 1990.
That places Namibia 30th out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
AIDS estimated deaths in Namibia, year by year
| Year | UNAIDS estimates | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 690 UNAIDS estimates | — |
| 1991 | 1,000 UNAIDS estimates | +44.9% |
| 1992 | 1,500 UNAIDS estimates | +50.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 UNAIDS estimates | +33.3% |
| 1994 | 2,700 UNAIDS estimates | +35.0% |
| 1995 | 3,500 UNAIDS estimates | +29.6% |
| 1996 | 4,500 UNAIDS estimates | +28.6% |
| 1997 | 5,500 UNAIDS estimates | +22.2% |
| 1998 | 6,700 UNAIDS estimates | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 7,900 UNAIDS estimates | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 9,000 UNAIDS estimates | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 10,000 UNAIDS estimates | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 11,000 UNAIDS estimates | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 12,000 UNAIDS estimates | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 12,000 UNAIDS estimates | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 11,000 UNAIDS estimates | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 9,100 UNAIDS estimates | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 7,100 UNAIDS estimates | -22.0% |
| 2008 | 5,500 UNAIDS estimates | -22.5% |
| 2009 | 4,600 UNAIDS estimates | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 4,200 UNAIDS estimates | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 4,000 UNAIDS estimates | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 3,900 UNAIDS estimates | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 3,700 UNAIDS estimates | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 3,400 UNAIDS estimates | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 3,800 UNAIDS estimates | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 3,900 UNAIDS estimates | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 4,200 UNAIDS estimates | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 4,100 UNAIDS estimates | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 3,900 UNAIDS estimates | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 3,700 UNAIDS estimates | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 3,500 UNAIDS estimates | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 3,300 UNAIDS estimates | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 3,300 UNAIDS estimates | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3,200 UNAIDS estimates | -3.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 3,200 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,350 UNAIDS estimates, 2.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 3,200 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,200 UNAIDS estimates, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,599 UNAIDS estimates | 690 UNAIDS estimates | 7,900 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,130 UNAIDS estimates | 4,600 UNAIDS estimates | 12,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,910 UNAIDS estimates | 3,400 UNAIDS estimates | 4,200 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,400 UNAIDS estimates | 3,200 UNAIDS estimates | 3,700 UNAIDS estimates | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is aids estimated deaths in Namibia?
- Aids estimated deaths in Namibia was 3,200 UNAIDS estimates in 2024, according to UNAIDS estimates.
- What is the highest aids estimated deaths recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2003.
- What is the lowest aids estimated deaths recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 690 UNAIDS estimates in 1990.
- How does Namibia rank for aids estimated deaths?
- Namibia ranks 30th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aids estimated deaths rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UNAIDS estimates, published as part of AIDS estimated deaths (UNAIDS estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
AIDS deaths are the estimated number of adults and children who died due to AIDS-related causes.