People Living With HIV/AIDS 2001

Explore the number of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. Compare countries and view interactive maps for deeper insights.

212 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Rank
1	Afghanistan	NaN
2	Albania	NaN
3	Algeria	NaN
4	American Samoa	NaN
5	Andorra	NaN
6	Côte d'Ivoire	760,000
7	China	500,000
8	Angola	160,000
9	Anguilla	NaN
10	Antigua and Barbuda	NaN
11	Brazil	540,000
12	Burkina Faso	350,000
13	Argentina	130,000
14	Aruba	NaN
15	Cameroon	540,000
16	Myanmar	530,000
17	Burundi	360,000
18	Botswana	290,000
19	Central African Republic	240,000
20	Cambodia	220,000
21	Dominican Republic	130,000
22	Chad	92,000
23	Congo	86,000
24	Colombia	71,000
25	Benin	70,000
26	Indonesia	52,000
27	Djibouti	37,000
28	Germany	37,000
29	El Salvador	20,000
30	Ecuador	19,000
31	Australia	14,000
32	Bangladesh	13,000
33	Gambia	13,000
34	Austria	9,000
35	Bahrain	NaN
36	Azerbaijan	NaN
37	Canada	49,000
38	Chile	15,000
39	Belarus	14,000
40	Costa Rica	12,000
41	Belgium	7,700
42	Bahamas	6,900
43	Denmark	4,300
44	Bolivia	4,200
45	Belize	2,400
46	Cuba	1,950
47	Barbados	1,800
48	Bermuda	NaN
49	Bhutan	NaN
50	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN
51	British Virgin Islands	NaN
52	Brunei Darussalam	NaN
53	Bulgaria	NaN
54	Cayman Islands	NaN
55	Comoros	NaN
56	Cyprus	400
57	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	1.1
58	Cook Islands	NaN
59	Croatia	350
60	Dominica	NaN
61	Czech Republic	2,200
62	Egypt	NaN
63	Jamaica	9,900
64	Greece	8,000
65	Kazakhstan	3,500
66	Israel	2,400
67	Ireland	2,200
68	Equatorial Guinea	1,100
69	Eritrea	NaN
70	Estonia	NaN
71	Greenland	100
72	Ethiopia	3
73	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	NaN
74	Faroe Islands	NaN
75	Fiji	NaN
76	Ghana	340,000
77	France	130,000
78	Finland	1,100
79	French Guiana	NaN
80	French Polynesia	NaN
81	Guinea	55,000
82	Gabon	23,000
83	Georgia	NaN
84	Gibraltar	NaN
85	Grenada	NaN
86	Guadeloupe	NaN
87	Guam	NaN
88	Haiti	210,000
89	Italy	95,000
90	Guatemala	73,000
91	Honduras	63,000
92	Guyana	15,000
93	Guinea-Bissau	14,000
94	Holy See	NaN
95	Japan	10,000
96	Hungary	2,500
97	Iceland	200
98	India	3.7
99	Iran	NaN
100	Iraq	NaN
101	Jordan	NaN
102	South Korea	3,800
103	Kenya	2.1
104	Kiribati	NaN
105	North Korea	NaN
106	Kuwait	NaN
107	Kyrgyzstan	NaN
108	Malawi	800,000
109	Mali	100,000
110	Malaysia	49,000
111	Laos	1,400
112	Latvia	1,250
113	Lebanon	NaN
114	Lesotho	240,000
115	Liberia	39,000
116	Libya	NaN
117	Liechtenstein	NaN
118	Lithuania	NaN
119	Luxembourg	NaN
120	Namibia	160,000
121	Pakistan	74,000
122	Nepal	34,000
123	Netherlands	15,000
124	Madagascar	11,000
125	Maldives	NaN
126	Malta	NaN
127	Martinique	NaN
128	Mauritania	6,600
129	Mauritius	NaN
130	Mayotte	NaN
131	Mexico	150,000
132	Russia	130,000
133	Romania	7,000
134	Republic of Moldova	4,500
135	Monaco	NaN
136	Mongolia	NaN
137	Montserrat	NaN
138	Morocco	NaN
139	Niger	64,000
140	Peru	48,000
141	Portugal	36,000
142	Philippines	28,000
143	Panama	24,000
144	Papua New Guinea	5,400
145	Nicaragua	4,900
146	Paraguay	3,000
147	Nigeria	2.7
148	Mozambique	1.2
149	Nauru	NaN
150	New Caledonia	NaN
151	New Zealand	1,200
152	Niue	NaN
153	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN
154	Norway	1,600
155	Oman	NaN
156	Poland	NaN
157	Puerto Rico	NaN
158	Qatar	NaN
159	Réunion	NaN
160	Rwanda	400,000
161	Saint Helena	NaN
162	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
163	Saint Lucia	NaN
164	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	NaN
165	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
166	Samoa	NaN
167	San Marino	NaN
168	Sao Tome and Principe	NaN
169	Saudi Arabia	NaN
170	Zambia	870,000
171	United States	850,000
172	Vietnam	100,000
173	Senegal	79,000
174	Seychelles	NaN
175	Uganda	820,000
176	Thailand	755,000
177	Ukraine	240,000
178	Eswatini	130,000
179	Togo	130,000
180	Spain	120,000
181	Sierra Leone	68,000
182	Venezuela	62,000
183	United Kingdom	31,000
184	Switzerland	17,000
185	Trinidad and Tobago	7,800
186	Sri Lanka	7,500
187	Singapore	4,000
188	Suriname	3,000
189	Slovakia	400
190	Slovenia	200
191	Solomon Islands	NaN
192	Somalia	NaN
193	Sweden	3,000
194	South Africa	4.2
195	Syrian Arab Republic	NaN
196	Taiwan	NaN
197	Tajikistan	NaN
198	Tanzania	1.3
199	Tokelau	NaN
200	Tonga	NaN
201	Tunisia	NaN
202	Turkmenistan	NaN
203	Turks and Caicos Islands	NaN
204	Tuvalu	NaN
205	United Arab Emirates	NaN
206	Uruguay	6,000
207	Uzbekistan	NaN
208	Vanuatu	NaN
209	United States Virgin Islands	NaN
210	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN
211	Yemen	NaN
212	Zimbabwe	1.5

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2001, Zambia had the highest number of People Living With HIV/AIDS, with 870,000 individuals affected, while the global range spanned from 1.10 to 870,000. The average number of people living with HIV/AIDS across 121 countries was 109,179.92, with a median value of 17,000. This data provides a snapshot of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic at the start of the 21st century, highlighting significant disparities in prevalence across different regions.

Economic Disparities and HIV/AIDS Prevalence

The variation in the number of People Living With HIV/AIDS across countries often correlates with economic disparities. For instance, Zambia and Uganda, with 870,000 and 820,000 cases respectively, are among the countries with lower GDPs where access to healthcare resources is often limited. This economic constraint can hinder prevention and treatment efforts, contributing to higher prevalence rates. In contrast, the United States, with 850,000 cases, showcases how even wealthier nations are not immune to high HIV/AIDS prevalence, although the dynamics differ due to better healthcare infrastructure.

Geopolitical Factors Influencing HIV/AIDS Numbers

Geopolitical factors, including conflict and migration, play a significant role in the spread of HIV/AIDS. In Cameroon and Myanmar, where there are 540,000 and 530,000 cases respectively, political instability and displacement have exacerbated the epidemic. These conditions often disrupt healthcare services and increase vulnerability among displaced populations. Conversely, countries like China, with 500,000 cases, have implemented stringent public health policies, which have helped manage the spread despite their large populations.

Demographic and Cultural Influences

Demographic and cultural factors also influence HIV/AIDS prevalence. In Brazil and Thailand, each with 540,000 and 755,000 cases respectively, diverse cultural practices and urbanization have impacted transmission rates. Urban areas often see higher transmission due to increased population density and mobility. Additionally, cultural attitudes towards sex education and stigma can either hinder or help prevention efforts. For example, Thailand has been recognized for its proactive public health campaigns, which have helped control the epidemic relative to its regional neighbors.

Insights from the Extremes

Examining countries at the extremes of the data provides further insights. Greenland, with 100 cases, represents regions with lower prevalence, possibly due to its isolation and smaller population. In contrast, South Africa, with 4.2 cases, and the Congo, Democratic Republic of the, with 1.1 cases, highlight the complexity of accurately capturing data in areas with limited healthcare reporting infrastructure. These discrepancies can mask the true scale of the epidemic in certain regions, underscoring the importance of investing in comprehensive health data systems.

The 2001 data on People Living With HIV/AIDS reveals a complex interplay of economic, geopolitical, demographic, and cultural factors influencing the epidemic's dynamics. Understanding these patterns is crucial for developing targeted interventions to address the ongoing global challenge of HIV/AIDS.

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CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, was a reference resource produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. From 1971 it was not classified, and available to the public in print since 1975, initially by the CIA, and later the Government Publishing Office.

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