New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Myanmar
Myanmar: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 507.78 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 507.78 infections.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Myanmar peaked at 1,030 infections in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
That places Myanmar 33rd 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 Myanmar, 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 | 27.31 infections | — |
| 2004 | 52.86 infections | +93.6% |
| 2005 | 74.91 infections | +41.7% |
| 2006 | 137 infections | +82.9% |
| 2007 | 186.69 infections | +36.3% |
| 2008 | 267.02 infections | +43.0% |
| 2009 | 437.4 infections | +63.8% |
| 2010 | 557.12 infections | +27.4% |
| 2011 | 646.1 infections | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 689.58 infections | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 735.76 infections | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 887.01 infections | +20.6% |
| 2015 | 945.95 infections | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 995.39 infections | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 1,012 infections | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 1,030 infections | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 990.35 infections | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 908.52 infections | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 235 infections | -74.1% |
| 2022 | 448.42 infections | +90.8% |
| 2023 | 552.1 infections | +23.1% |
| 2024 | 507.78 infections | -8.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 507.78 infections is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 518.23 infections, 98% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 507.78 infections is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 116.51 infections, 4.4× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 118.32 infections | 0 infections | 437.4 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 848.95 infections | 557.12 infections | 1,030 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 530.36 infections | 235 infections | 908.52 infections | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Myanmar?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Myanmar was 507.78 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1,030 infections in 2018.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Myanmar rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Myanmar ranks 33rd out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.