New HIV infections, high estimate in Nigeria

Nigeria: New HIV infections, high estimate was 390,000 in 2009. β—† Volatile

Latest (2009)
390,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
2nd
of 48 countries
All-time high
1.30 million
in 1991
All-time low
330,000
in 1998
Years of data
20
1990–2009

New HIV infections, high estimate in Nigeria, 1990–2009

400.0k600.0k800.0k1.0M1.2M1.4M1990199920091990: 920.0k1991: 1.3M1992: 1.1M1993: 760.0k1994: 630.0k1995: 500.0k1996: 410.0k1997: 350.0k1998: 330.0k1999: 330.0k2000: 340.0k2001: 350.0k2002: 360.0k2003: 370.0k2004: 370.0k2005: 380.0k2006: 380.0k2007: 380.0k2008: 390.0k2009: 390.0k

Source: UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.

Analysis

In 2009, new hiv infections, high estimate in Nigeria stood at 390,000.

That represents a change of up 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new hiv infections, high estimate in Nigeria peaked at 1.30 million in 1991 and was at its lowest, 330,000, in 1998.

That places Nigeria 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 663,000 330,000 1.30 million 10
2000s 371,000 340,000 390,000 10

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 1 South Africa 440,000 compare
  2. 3 Kenya 150,000 compare
  3. 3 Mozambique 150,000 compare
  4. 5 Uganda 140,000 compare

See the full ranking of 54 places β†’

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All data for Nigeria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is new hiv infections, high estimate in Nigeria?
New hiv infections, high estimate in Nigeria was 390,000 in 2009, according to UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.
What is the highest new hiv infections, high estimate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 1.30 million in 1991.
What is the lowest new hiv infections, high estimate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 330,000 in 1998.
How does Nigeria rank for new hiv infections, high estimate?
Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2009.
Is new hiv infections, high estimate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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, high estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
New HIV infections, high estimate
Source
UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
54 places, 1,074 data points, 1990–2009
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Estimated number of people newly infected with HIV, high estimate.