Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa
South Africa: Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv was 6,612 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,612
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
3rd
of 86 countries
All-time high
82,075
in 2004
All-time low
6,612
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa is 6,612, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa peaked at 82,075 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 6,612, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,526 | — |
| 1991 | 12,931 | +51.7% |
| 1992 | 18,750 | +45.0% |
| 1993 | 25,672 | +36.9% |
| 1994 | 33,334 | +29.8% |
| 1995 | 41,214 | +23.6% |
| 1996 | 49,384 | +19.8% |
| 1997 | 55,794 | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 61,813 | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 68,677 | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 72,928 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 76,117 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 77,604 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 79,942 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 82,075 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 76,830 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 69,066 | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 60,637 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 49,402 | -18.5% |
| 2009 | 35,469 | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 24,600 | -30.6% |
| 2011 | 19,075 | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 16,908 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 14,937 | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 12,976 | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 12,148 | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 12,393 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 11,717 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 11,002 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 9,690 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 8,957 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 8,617 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 7,904 | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 7,170 | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 6,612 | -7.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6,612 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 66.92, 98.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6,612 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,025, 6.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37,609 | 8,526 | 68,677 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68,007 | 35,469 | 82,075 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,545 | 9,690 | 24,600 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,852 | 6,612 | 8,957 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Mozambique 16,439 compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of Congo 9,053 compare
- 4 Tanzania 5,140 compare
- 5 Uganda 4,733 compare
- 6 Angola 4,531 compare
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa?
- Share of children under fifteen years old with hiv in South Africa was 6,612 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children under fifteen years old with hiv recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 82,075 in 2004.
- What is the lowest share of children under fifteen years old with hiv recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,612 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for share of children under fifteen years old with hiv?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 86 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children under fifteen years old with hiv rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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