New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 2,250 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2,250 infections.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,948 infections in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th of 85 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 | 18.65 infections | — |
| 2001 | 17.18 infections | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 35.64 infections | +107.4% |
| 2003 | 152.42 infections | +327.6% |
| 2004 | 298.64 infections | +95.9% |
| 2005 | 535.88 infections | +79.4% |
| 2006 | 288.55 infections | -46.2% |
| 2007 | 262.81 infections | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 455.21 infections | +73.2% |
| 2009 | 403.8 infections | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 888.76 infections | +120.1% |
| 2011 | 945.86 infections | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 1,050 infections | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 2,309 infections | +119.9% |
| 2014 | 3,723 infections | +61.2% |
| 2015 | 3,807 infections | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 3,948 infections | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 3,504 infections | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 2,884 infections | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 3,750 infections | +30.0% |
| 2020 | 3,167 infections | -15.5% |
| 2021 | 2,872 infections | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 2,564 infections | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 2,413 infections | -5.9% |
| 2024 | 2,250 infections | -6.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,250 infections is above the median for low income countries, which is 914.74 infections, 2.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,250 infections is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,267 infections, 1.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +327.6% | 35.64 infections | 152.42 infections |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 246.88 infections | 17.18 infections | 535.88 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,681 infections | 888.76 infections | 3,948 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,653 infections | 2,250 infections | 3,167 infections | 5 |
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % 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 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,250 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,948 infections in 2016.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.