Hiv expenditure in South Africa

South Africa: Hiv expenditure was 2.07 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.07 billion
Change on year
up 10.9%
World rank
1st
of 144 countries
All-time high
2.55 billion
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2015
Years of data
13
2006–2024

Hiv expenditure in South Africa, 2006–2024

01.0B2.0B3.0B2006201520242006: 611.0M2007: 648.1M2009: 2.3B2014: 1.8B2015: 02016: 02017: 2.4B2018: 2.5B2019: 2.6B2020: 2.4B2021: 2.5B2023: 1.9B2024: 2.1B

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hiv expenditure in South Africa is 2.07 billion, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 10.9% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hiv expenditure in South Africa peaked at 2.55 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.

That places South Africa 1st out of 144 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.

Hiv expenditure in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Hiv expenditure in South Africa, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 610.98 million
2007 648.09 million +6.1%
2009 2.33 billion +259.4%
2014 1.85 billion -20.7%
2015 0 -100.0%
2016 0
2017 2.43 billion
2018 2.50 billion +2.9%
2019 2.55 billion +2.1%
2020 2.41 billion -5.7%
2021 2.47 billion +2.4%
2023 1.86 billion -24.4%
2024 2.07 billion +10.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.20 billion 610.98 million 2.33 billion 3
2010s 1.56 billion 0 2.55 billion 6
2020s 2.20 billion 1.86 billion 2.47 billion 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 2 China (People’s Republic of) 999.85 million compare
  2. 3 Spain 919.49 million compare
  3. 4 Kenya 907.79 million compare

See the full ranking of 144 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hiv expenditure in South Africa?
Hiv expenditure in South Africa was 2.07 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest hiv expenditure recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2.55 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest hiv expenditure recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
How does South Africa rank for hiv expenditure?
South Africa ranks 1st out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is hiv expenditure rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Hiv expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hiv expenditure
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
144 places, 1,552 data points, 2002–2024
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