AIDS estimated deaths (UNAIDS estimates) in South Africa
South Africa: AIDS estimated deaths (UNAIDS estimates) was 53,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
53,000 UNAIDS estimates
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
1st
of 145 countries
All-time high
280,000 UNAIDS estimates
in 2004
All-time low
9,700 UNAIDS estimates
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
AIDS estimated deaths in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: UNAIDS estimates. Measured in UNAIDS estimates.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 53,000 UNAIDS estimates for aids estimated deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aids estimated deaths in South Africa peaked at 280,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2004 and was at its lowest, 9,700 UNAIDS estimates, in 1990.
That places South Africa 1st out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
AIDS estimated deaths (UNAIDS estimates) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | UNAIDS estimates | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9,700 UNAIDS estimates | — |
| 1991 | 15,000 UNAIDS estimates | +54.6% |
| 1992 | 23,000 UNAIDS estimates | +53.3% |
| 1993 | 34,000 UNAIDS estimates | +47.8% |
| 1994 | 49,000 UNAIDS estimates | +44.1% |
| 1995 | 67,000 UNAIDS estimates | +36.7% |
| 1996 | 89,000 UNAIDS estimates | +32.8% |
| 1997 | 110,000 UNAIDS estimates | +23.6% |
| 1998 | 140,000 UNAIDS estimates | +27.3% |
| 1999 | 170,000 UNAIDS estimates | +21.4% |
| 2000 | 190,000 UNAIDS estimates | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 220,000 UNAIDS estimates | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 240,000 UNAIDS estimates | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 270,000 UNAIDS estimates | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 280,000 UNAIDS estimates | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 280,000 UNAIDS estimates | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 270,000 UNAIDS estimates | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 240,000 UNAIDS estimates | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 210,000 UNAIDS estimates | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 190,000 UNAIDS estimates | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 160,000 UNAIDS estimates | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 130,000 UNAIDS estimates | -18.8% |
| 2012 | 110,000 UNAIDS estimates | -15.4% |
| 2013 | 91,000 UNAIDS estimates | -17.3% |
| 2014 | 81,000 UNAIDS estimates | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 78,000 UNAIDS estimates | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 77,000 UNAIDS estimates | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 72,000 UNAIDS estimates | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 67,000 UNAIDS estimates | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 62,000 UNAIDS estimates | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 58,000 UNAIDS estimates | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 56,000 UNAIDS estimates | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 55,000 UNAIDS estimates | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 54,000 UNAIDS estimates | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 53,000 UNAIDS estimates | -1.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 53,000 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 350 UNAIDS estimates, 151.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 53,000 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,200 UNAIDS estimates, 16.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70,670 UNAIDS estimates | 9,700 UNAIDS estimates | 170,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2000s | 239,000 UNAIDS estimates | 190,000 UNAIDS estimates | 280,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,800 UNAIDS estimates | 62,000 UNAIDS estimates | 160,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,200 UNAIDS estimates | 53,000 UNAIDS estimates | 58,000 UNAIDS estimates | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is aids estimated deaths in South Africa?
- Aids estimated deaths in South Africa was 53,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2024, according to UNAIDS estimates.
- What is the highest aids estimated deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 280,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2004.
- What is the lowest aids estimated deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,700 UNAIDS estimates in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for aids estimated deaths?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aids estimated deaths rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.