Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Kuwait
Kuwait: Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS was 9.56 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Kuwait, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths from hiv/aids in Kuwait is 9.56 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 147.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from hiv/aids in Kuwait peaked at 13.73 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.56 deaths, in 2000.
That places Kuwait 155th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.56 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 1.75 deaths | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 1.86 deaths | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 1.87 deaths | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 2.01 deaths | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 2.12 deaths | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 2.14 deaths | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 2.76 deaths | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 2.38 deaths | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 2.89 deaths | +21.4% |
| 2010 | 3.32 deaths | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 3.86 deaths | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 4.19 deaths | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 5.18 deaths | +23.6% |
| 2014 | 6.61 deaths | +27.6% |
| 2015 | 7.86 deaths | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 11.89 deaths | +51.3% |
| 2017 | 11.34 deaths | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 12.67 deaths | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 13.73 deaths | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 10.9 deaths | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 9.56 deaths | -12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.13 deaths | 1.56 deaths | 2.89 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.07 deaths | 3.32 deaths | 13.73 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.23 deaths | 9.56 deaths | 10.9 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from hiv/aids in Kuwait?
- Number of deaths from hiv/aids in Kuwait was 9.56 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from hiv/aids recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 13.73 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from hiv/aids recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.56 deaths in 2000.
- How does Kuwait rank for number of deaths from hiv/aids?
- Kuwait ranks 155th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from hiv/aids rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from HIV/AIDS. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from HIV/AIDS in both sexes.