Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Uganda: Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy was 46,811 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
46,811
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
3rd
of 123 countries
All-time high
67,131
in 2018
All-time low
1,066
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 46,811 for reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda peaked at 67,131 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,066, in 2000.
Uganda ranks 3rd of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,066 | — |
| 2001 | 2,132 | +100.0% |
| 2002 | 3,198 | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 4,264 | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 5,330 | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 6,396 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 7,462 | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 8,532 | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 13,413 | +57.2% |
| 2009 | 17,673 | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 21,763 | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 24,735 | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 35,453 | +43.3% |
| 2013 | 43,525 | +22.8% |
| 2014 | 54,680 | +25.6% |
| 2015 | 60,029 | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 63,936 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 65,134 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 67,131 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 66,203 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 61,745 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 59,853 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 59,377 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 54,979 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 51,826 | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 46,811 | -9.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,947 | 1,066 | 17,673 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,259 | 21,763 | 67,131 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,765 | 46,811 | 61,745 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 1 Mozambique 95,216 compare
- 2 South Africa 91,599 compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 45,096 compare
- 5 Kenya 41,338 compare
- 6 Nigeria 40,000 compare
More health data for Uganda
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0787 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda?
- Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Uganda was 46,811 in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 67,131 in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,066 in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy?
- Uganda ranks 3rd out of 123 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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