New HIV infections in South Africa
South Africa: New HIV infections was 43,000 0-14 years in 2009. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections in South Africa, 1990–2009
Source: UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic. Measured in 0-14 years.
Analysis
In 2009, new hiv infections in South Africa stood at 43,000 0-14 years.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections in South Africa peaked at 73,000 0-14 years in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2,200 0-14 years, in 1990.
South Africa ranks 2nd of 37 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New HIV infections in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 0-14 years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,200 0-14 years | — |
| 1991 | 3,500 0-14 years | +59.1% |
| 1992 | 5,500 0-14 years | +57.1% |
| 1993 | 8,600 0-14 years | +56.4% |
| 1994 | 13,000 0-14 years | +51.2% |
| 1995 | 20,000 0-14 years | +53.8% |
| 1996 | 28,000 0-14 years | +40.0% |
| 1997 | 37,000 0-14 years | +32.1% |
| 1998 | 46,000 0-14 years | +24.3% |
| 1999 | 55,000 0-14 years | +19.6% |
| 2000 | 62,000 0-14 years | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 69,000 0-14 years | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 71,000 0-14 years | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 73,000 0-14 years | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 73,000 0-14 years | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 72,000 0-14 years | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 60,000 0-14 years | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 56,000 0-14 years | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 50,000 0-14 years | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 43,000 0-14 years | -14.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,880 0-14 years | 2,200 0-14 years | 55,000 0-14 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,900 0-14 years | 43,000 0-14 years | 73,000 0-14 years | 10 |
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More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 2.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0116 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0115 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections in South Africa?
- New hiv infections in South Africa was 43,000 0-14 years in 2009, according to UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.
- What is the highest new hiv infections recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 73,000 0-14 years in 2003.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,200 0-14 years in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for new hiv infections?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 37 countries with data for 2009.
- Is new hiv infections rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic, published as part of New HIV infections (0-14 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of children (0-14 years) newly infected with HIV.