New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa
South Africa: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 54,932 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa, 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 South Africa stood at 54,932 infections.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa peaked at 76,410 infections in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
South Africa ranks 1st of 85 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, 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 | 176.48 infections | — |
| 2001 | 707.52 infections | +300.9% |
| 2002 | 1,827 infections | +158.3% |
| 2003 | 4,033 infections | +120.7% |
| 2004 | 9,120 infections | +126.2% |
| 2005 | 17,745 infections | +94.6% |
| 2006 | 28,639 infections | +61.4% |
| 2007 | 39,190 infections | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 49,850 infections | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 61,995 infections | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 72,200 infections | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 74,998 infections | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 74,964 infections | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 76,380 infections | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 76,410 infections | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 74,988 infections | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 70,423 infections | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 65,499 infections | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 62,102 infections | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 59,518 infections | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 58,464 infections | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 57,276 infections | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 56,516 infections | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 55,488 infections | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 54,932 infections | -1.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 54,932 infections is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 65.56 infections, 837.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 54,932 infections is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,267 infections, 43.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +300.9% | 176.48 infections | 707.52 infections |
| 2002 | +158.3% | 707.52 infections | 1,827 infections |
| 2004 | +126.2% | 4,033 infections | 9,120 infections |
| 2003 | +120.7% | 1,827 infections | 4,033 infections |
| 2005 | +94.6% | 9,120 infections | 17,745 infections |
| 2006 | +61.4% | 17,745 infections | 28,639 infections |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,328 infections | 176.48 infections | 61,995 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 70,748 infections | 59,518 infections | 76,410 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,535 infections | 54,932 infections | 58,464 infections | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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 South Africa?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa was 54,932 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 76,410 infections in 2014.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.