New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 914.74 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso, 1990–2024
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in infections.
Analysis
In 2024, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso stood at 914.74 infections.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso peaked at 1,309 infections in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
Burkina Faso ranks 25th of 85 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.
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | infections | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 infections | — |
| 1991 | 0 infections | — |
| 1992 | 0 infections | — |
| 1993 | 0 infections | — |
| 1994 | 0 infections | — |
| 1995 | 0 infections | — |
| 1996 | 0 infections | — |
| 1997 | 0 infections | — |
| 1998 | 0 infections | — |
| 1999 | 0 infections | — |
| 2000 | 0 infections | — |
| 2001 | 0 infections | — |
| 2002 | 0 infections | — |
| 2003 | 19.85 infections | — |
| 2004 | 43.28 infections | +118.0% |
| 2005 | 125.3 infections | +189.5% |
| 2006 | 246.77 infections | +97.0% |
| 2007 | 451.95 infections | +83.1% |
| 2008 | 413.52 infections | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 691.1 infections | +67.1% |
| 2010 | 802.24 infections | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 947.31 infections | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 981 infections | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1,036 infections | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 1,309 infections | +26.3% |
| 2015 | 763.15 infections | -41.7% |
| 2016 | 809.72 infections | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 841.11 infections | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 932.41 infections | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 958.4 infections | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 1,075 infections | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 1,119 infections | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 1,090 infections | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 851.2 infections | -21.9% |
| 2024 | 914.74 infections | +7.5% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 914.74 infections is above the median for low income countries, which is 914.74 infections, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 914.74 infections is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,267 infections, 72% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +189.5% | 43.28 infections | 125.3 infections |
| 2004 | +118.0% | 19.85 infections | 43.28 infections |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 199.18 infections | 0 infections | 691.1 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 938.02 infections | 763.15 infections | 1,309 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,010 infections | 851.2 infections | 1,119 infections | 5 |
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More health data for Burkina Faso
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0693 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7133 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Burkina Faso was 914.74 infections in 2024, according to Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1,309 infections in 2014.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Burkina Faso ranks 25th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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 New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
New HIV infections among children (aged 0-14 years) prevented through the implementation of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. This is the central estimate.