HIV/AIDS deaths in Peru
Peru: HIV/AIDS deaths was 872.63 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
872.63 deaths
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
57th
of 143 countries
All-time high
5,121 deaths
in 2001
All-time low
855.26 deaths
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
HIV/AIDS deaths in Peru, 1990–2024
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hiv/aids deaths in Peru is 872.63 deaths, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hiv/aids deaths in Peru peaked at 5,121 deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 855.26 deaths, in 2023.
Peru ranks 57th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
HIV/AIDS deaths in Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,807 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 2,206 deaths | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 2,604 deaths | +18.1% |
| 1993 | 2,999 deaths | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 3,377 deaths | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 3,732 deaths | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 4,055 deaths | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 4,343 deaths | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 4,594 deaths | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 4,809 deaths | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 4,985 deaths | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 5,121 deaths | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 5,049 deaths | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 4,794 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 4,805 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 4,720 deaths | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 4,135 deaths | -12.4% |
| 2007 | 3,645 deaths | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 3,268 deaths | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 2,829 deaths | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 2,108 deaths | -25.5% |
| 2011 | 1,741 deaths | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 1,696 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 1,693 deaths | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,765 deaths | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1,782 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,728 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 1,393 deaths | -19.4% |
| 2018 | 1,176 deaths | -15.6% |
| 2019 | 975.16 deaths | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 896.03 deaths | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 902.02 deaths | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 890.36 deaths | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 855.26 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 872.63 deaths | +2.0% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 872.63 deaths is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 223.17 deaths, 3.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Peru's 872.63 deaths is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 339.76 deaths, 2.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,453 deaths | 1,807 deaths | 4,809 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,335 deaths | 2,829 deaths | 5,121 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,606 deaths | 975.16 deaths | 2,108 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 883.26 deaths | 855.26 deaths | 902.02 deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hiv/aids deaths in Peru?
- Hiv/aids deaths in Peru was 872.63 deaths in 2024, according to Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hiv/aids deaths recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 5,121 deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest hiv/aids deaths recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 855.26 deaths in 2023.
- How does Peru rank for hiv/aids deaths?
- Peru ranks 57th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hiv/aids deaths rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of HIV/AIDS deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of people dying from AIDS-related causes, central estimate.