Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania
Romania: Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv was 7.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.09
Change on year
up 34.3%
World rank
82nd
of 86 countries
All-time high
2,016
in 1991
All-time low
5.28
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania is 7.09, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 34.3% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania peaked at 2,016 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 5.28, in 2023.
That places Romania 82nd out of 86 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,612 | — |
| 1991 | 2,016 | +25.1% |
| 1992 | 1,821 | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 1,475 | -19.0% |
| 1994 | 1,129 | -23.5% |
| 1995 | 330.28 | -70.7% |
| 1996 | 231.53 | -29.9% |
| 1997 | 133.55 | -42.3% |
| 1998 | 133.89 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 134.14 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 133.98 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 133.44 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 134.91 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 138.41 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 138.81 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 38.4 | -72.3% |
| 2006 | 38.51 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 40.17 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 35.49 | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 37.29 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 27.65 | -25.9% |
| 2011 | 14.76 | -46.6% |
| 2012 | 15.37 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 15.14 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 21.53 | +42.2% |
| 2015 | 20.45 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 18.88 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 23.95 | +26.8% |
| 2018 | 20.21 | -15.6% |
| 2019 | 23.96 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 17.24 | -28.0% |
| 2021 | 8.91 | -48.4% |
| 2022 | 8.12 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 5.28 | -35.0% |
| 2024 | 7.09 | +34.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 7.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.88, 51% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Romania's 7.09 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.97, 89% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 901.53 | 133.55 | 2,016 | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.94 | 35.49 | 138.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.19 | 14.76 | 27.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.33 | 5.28 | 17.24 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 113 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania?
- Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in Romania was 7.09 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children under fifteen years old with hiv recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,016 in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of children under fifteen years old with hiv recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.28 in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for share of children under fifteen years old with hiv?
- Romania ranks 82nd out of 86 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children under fifteen years old with hiv rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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