New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 916.75 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic, 1990–2024
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in infections.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic is 916.75 infections, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 21.9% on the previous year and up 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic peaked at 931.05 infections in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
That places Central African Republic 24th out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Central African Republic, 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 | 7.26 infections | — |
| 2001 | 10.14 infections | +39.7% |
| 2002 | 6.25 infections | -38.4% |
| 2003 | 6.46 infections | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 36.77 infections | +469.3% |
| 2005 | 82.79 infections | +125.2% |
| 2006 | 312.03 infections | +276.9% |
| 2007 | 333.95 infections | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 377.67 infections | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 524.8 infections | +39.0% |
| 2010 | 547.31 infections | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 707.83 infections | +29.3% |
| 2012 | 757.37 infections | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 429.9 infections | -43.2% |
| 2014 | 689.78 infections | +60.5% |
| 2015 | 914.51 infections | +32.6% |
| 2016 | 907.24 infections | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 670.11 infections | -26.1% |
| 2018 | 736.08 infections | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 931.05 infections | +26.5% |
| 2020 | 837.51 infections | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 904.89 infections | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 705.47 infections | -22.0% |
| 2023 | 752.21 infections | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 916.75 infections | +21.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 916.75 infections is above the median for low income countries, which is 914.74 infections, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 916.75 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 Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +469.3% | 6.46 infections | 36.77 infections |
| 2006 | +276.9% | 82.79 infections | 312.03 infections |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 169.81 infections | 6.25 infections | 524.8 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 729.12 infections | 429.9 infections | 931.05 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 823.36 infections | 705.47 infections | 916.75 infections | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 21 South Sudan 1,169 infections compare
- 22 Sierra Leone 1,161 infections compare
- 23 Guinea 1,037 infections compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 914.74 infections compare
- 26 Togo 849.97 infections compare
- 27 Benin 715.49 infections compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Central African Republic was 916.75 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 931.05 infections in 2019.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Central African Republic ranks 24th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.