People Living With HIV/AIDS 2016

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

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

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Rank
1	Aruba	NaN
2	Antigua and Barbuda	NaN
3	United Arab Emirates	NaN
4	Brazil	826,700
5	China	780,000
6	Cameroon	619,200
7	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	374,100
8	Botswana	348,900
9	Angola	315,400
10	Myanmar	224,800
11	Chad	165,600
12	Colombia	146,000
13	Central African Republic	118,800
14	Argentina	109,700
15	Congo	80,700
16	Burundi	77,400
17	Cambodia	74,100
18	Benin	69,100
19	Belarus	35,200
20	Chile	32,300
21	Australia	26,900
22	Cuba	21,900
23	Bolivia	18,200
24	Azerbaijan	10,700
25	Costa Rica	10,000
26	Bangladesh	9,600
27	Algeria	8,800
28	Bahamas	8,100
29	Afghanistan	6,900
30	Albania	NaN
31	Andorra	NaN
32	American Samoa	NaN
33	Austria	NaN
34	Anguilla	NaN
35	Bahrain	NaN
36	Barbados	2,600
37	Bermuda	NaN
38	Belgium	NaN
39	Belize	3,600
40	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN
41	Solomon Islands	NaN
42	Bhutan	600
43	Bulgaria	NaN
44	Brunei Darussalam	NaN
45	Canada	NaN
46	Curaçao	NaN
47	Sri Lanka	4,200
48	Cayman Islands	NaN
49	Comoros	NaN
50	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN
51	Denmark	6,000
52	Cabo Verde	3,200
53	Cook Islands	NaN
54	Djibouti	9,400
55	Dominica	NaN
56	India	2,118,100
57	Kenya	1,517,700
58	Ethiopia	730,300
59	Indonesia	692,800
60	Côte d'Ivoire	464,700
61	Ghana	274,600
62	Italy	136,800
63	Haiti	133,500
64	Guinea	116,800
65	Germany	77,500
66	Iran	73,200
67	Dominican Republic	67,900
68	Guatemala	54,600
69	Gabon	46,700
70	Ecuador	29,100
71	Jamaica	29,000
72	Equatorial Guinea	27,400
73	Kazakhstan	23,100
74	Gambia	20,500
75	Honduras	20,000
76	El Salvador	19,800
77	Greece	16,200
78	Eritrea	14,100
79	Egypt	11,500
80	Laos	11,100
81	Georgia	9,600
82	Estonia	8,600
83	Ireland	8,000
84	Czech Republic	3,400
85	Finland	NaN
86	Fiji	700
87	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	NaN
88	Faroe Islands	NaN
89	French Polynesia	NaN
90	France	NaN
91	Gibraltar	NaN
92	Grenada	NaN
93	Greenland	NaN
94	Guam	NaN
95	Guyana	7,800
96	Croatia	NaN
97	Hungary	NaN
98	Iceland	NaN
99	Israel	NaN
100	Iraq	NaN
101	Japan	NaN
102	Jordan	NaN
103	Kyrgyzstan	8,100
104	Kiribati	NaN
105	South Korea	NaN
106	Kuwait	NaN
107	Latvia	6,800
108	Lebanon	2,400
109	Lithuania	NaN
110	Liberia	30,200
111	Slovakia	NaN
112	Liechtenstein	NaN
113	Lesotho	308,100
114	Luxembourg	NaN
115	Libya	NaN
116	Nigeria	3,391,600
117	Mozambique	1,505,900
118	Rwanda	201,900
119	Mexico	198,200
120	South Sudan	179,100
121	Pakistan	102,000
122	Malaysia	91,600
123	Peru	66,200
124	Niger	49,000
125	Madagascar	47,900
126	Philippines	42,500
127	Guinea-Bissau	42,000
128	Papua New Guinea	40,100
129	Nepal	39,400
130	Republic of Moldova	18,000
131	Paraguay	17,500
132	Panama	17,100
133	Romania	16,200
134	Nicaragua	9,900
135	Norway	5,800
136	Suriname	3,800
137	Oman	2,400
138	Mongolia	400
139	Montserrat	NaN
140	Malawi	976,300
141	Montenegro	NaN
142	Mali	124,200
143	Morocco	24,300
144	Mauritania	13,700
145	Mauritius	8,200
146	North Macedonia	200
147	Monaco	NaN
148	Malta	NaN
149	Maldives	NaN
150	New Caledonia	NaN
151	Niue	NaN
152	Vanuatu	NaN
153	Netherlands	NaN
154	Nauru	NaN
155	New Zealand	NaN
156	Poland	NaN
157	Portugal	NaN
158	Qatar	NaN
159	Serbia	3,000
160	Puerto Rico	NaN
161	Russia	NaN
162	Saudi Arabia	NaN
163	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	NaN
164	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
165	Seychelles	NaN
166	South Africa	6,984,600
167	Zimbabwe	1,425,800
168	Zambia	1,211,900
169	Vietnam	255,100
170	Eswatini	218,600
171	Venezuela	107,300
172	Senegal	45,800
173	Saint Helena	NaN
174	Uganda	1,461,700
175	Thailand	438,100
176	Ukraine	219,000
177	Slovenia	900
178	Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	NaN
179	Namibia	210,800
180	Sierra Leone	51,100
181	San Marino	NaN
182	Singapore	NaN
183	Spain	148,900
184	Somalia	30,200
185	Saint Lucia	NaN
186	Sweden	NaN
187	Togo	106,300
188	Burkina Faso	95,300
189	Uzbekistan	32,700
190	Switzerland	20,200
191	Tajikistan	16,200
192	Trinidad and Tobago	10,800
193	Uruguay	10,100
194	Syrian Arab Republic	900
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	NaN
196	Tokelau	NaN
197	Tonga	NaN
198	Tunisia	2,600
199	Sao Tome and Principe	1,000
200	Timor-Leste	NaN
201	Turkey	NaN
202	Tuvalu	NaN
203	Taiwan	NaN
204	Turkmenistan	NaN
205	Tanzania	1,385,800
206	United Kingdom	126,700
207	United States	NaN
208	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
209	British Virgin Islands	NaN
210	United States Virgin Islands	NaN
211	Holy See	NaN
212	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN
213	Samoa	NaN
214	Yemen	9,200
215	Cyprus	400

↑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 2016, South Africa led the world with the highest number of People Living With HIV/AIDS, recording a staggering 6,984,600 cases, while the global range spanned from 200 to 6,984,600 across 128 countries. The average number of people living with HIV/AIDS globally was approximately 261,998.44, with a median of 35,200.

Concentration in Sub-Saharan Africa

The data from 2016 highlights a significant concentration of HIV/AIDS cases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa, Nigeria (3,391,600), and Kenya (1,517,700) feature prominently with some of the highest numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS. This region's high prevalence can be attributed to a combination of factors, including high population density, socio-economic challenges, and limited healthcare infrastructure. The epidemic in these countries is compounded by the intricate interplay of poverty, stigma, and limited access to preventive measures and treatments.

Comparative Low Prevalence in Certain Regions

On the other end of the spectrum, countries like North Macedonia and Mongolia reported the lowest figures, with only 200 and 400 cases, respectively. These lower numbers are often observed in regions with robust healthcare systems, effective public health policies, and lower population densities. For example, Slovenia and Cyprus each recorded 900 cases, benefiting from comprehensive healthcare systems that support effective prevention and treatment programs.

Year-Over-Year Changes: Significant Increases and Decreases

Analyzing the year-over-year changes, Mozambique saw the most dramatic increase, with an additional 1,505,898.46 people living with HIV/AIDS, representing a massive 97,595,493.0% rise. This surge may reflect improved reporting and diagnosis rather than a sudden spike in new cases. Similarly, South Africa experienced a significant increase of 710,500, a growth of 11.3%, which might be attributed to expanded testing and treatment programs.

Conversely, countries like Zimbabwe and Malawi saw decreases of 124,500 (-8.0%) and 87,600 (-8.2%), respectively. These reductions could suggest successful implementation of antiretroviral therapies and effective public health interventions that reduce transmission rates and improve survival among those infected.

Economic and Policy Influences on HIV/AIDS Prevalence

Economic conditions and national policies significantly influence the number of people living with HIV/AIDS. In countries such as Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, the prevalence of 3,391,600 cases underscores the challenge of addressing public health amidst rapid urbanization and economic disparity. Despite available resources, the healthcare system struggles with equitable distribution and access to care.

In contrast, countries with effective health policies and strong economic frameworks, such as Lebanon and Oman, each recorded only 2,400 cases. These countries benefit from strategic health initiatives and international collaborations that enhance their ability to manage and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.

In conclusion, the 2016 data on People Living With HIV/AIDS reveals stark contrasts between countries and regions, driven by a complex mix of socio-economic factors, healthcare infrastructure, and policy effectiveness. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for global health strategies aimed at reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS worldwide.

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