1December 2009
Global summary of the AIDS epidemic, 2008
Total 33.4 million [31.1 – 35.8 million] Adults 31.3 million [29.2 – 33.7 million] Women (aged 15 and above) 15.7 million [14.2 – 17.2 million] Children under 15 years 2.1 million [1.2 – 2.9 million]
Total 2.7 million [2.4 – 3.0 million]Adults 2.3 million [2.0 – 2.5 million]Children under 15 years 430 000 [240 000 – 610 000]
Total 2.0 million [1.7 – 2.4 million]Adults 1.7 million [1.4 – 2.1 million]Children under 15 years 280 000 [150 000 – 410 000]
Number of people living with HIV in 2008
People newly infected with HIV in 2008
AIDS-related deaths in 2008
2December 2009
Global estimates for adults and children, 2008
• People living with HIV 33.4 million [31.1 – 35.8 million]
• New HIV infections in 2008 2.7 million [ 2.4 – 3.0 million]
• Deaths due to AIDS in 2008 2.0 million [1.7 – 2.4 million]
3December 2009
TOTAL 2.0 million [1.7 – 2.4 million]
0.8 [<0.8 – 0.8]
2.7 million [2.4 – 3.0 million]
33.4 million [31.1 – 35.8 million]
Adult & child deaths due to AIDS
Adult prevalence (15‒49) [%]
Adults & children newly infected with HIV
Adults & children living with HIV
The ranges around the estimates in this table define the boundaries within
which the actual numbers lie, based on the best available information.
Regional HIV and AIDS statistics and features, 2008
North America
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Latin America
South and South-East Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Oceania
Western & Central Europe
Caribbean
East Asia
Middle East & North Africa
23 000[9100 – 55 000]
87 000[72 000 – 110 000]
77 000[66 000 – 89 000]
270 000[220 000 – 310 000]
1.4 million[1.1 – 1.7 million]
110 000[100 000 – 130 000]
0.7 [0.6 – 0.8]
0.6 [0.5 – 0.6]
0.3 [0.2 – 0.3]
5.2 [4.9 – 5.4]
55 000[36 000 – 61 000]
170 000[150 000 – 200 000]
280 000[240 000 – 320 000]
1.9 million[1.6 – 2.2 million]
2000[1100 – 3100]
13 000 [10 000 – 15 000]
12 000[9300 – 14 000]
59 000[46 000 – 71 000]
20 000[15 000 – 25 000]
0.3 [<0.3 – 0.4]
1.0 [0.9 – 1.1]
<0.1 [<0.1]
0.2 [<0.2 – 0.3]
3900[ 2900 – 5100]
30 000[23 000 – 35 000]
20 000[16 000 – 24 000]
75 000[58 000 – 88 000]
35 000[24 000 – 46 000]
22.4 million[20.8 – 24.1 million]
1.4 million[1.2 – 1.6 million]
1.5 million [1.4 – 1.7 million]
2.0 million [1.8 – 2.2 million]
3.8 million[3.4 – 4.3 million]
59 000[51 000 – 68 000]
850 000[710 000 – 970 000]
240 000[220 000 – 260 000]
850 000[700 000 – 1.0 million]
310 000[250 000 – 380 000]
0.6 [0.5 – 0.7]
0.3 [0.2 – 0.3]
4December 2009
Total: 33.4 million (31.1 – 35.8 million)
Western & Central Europe
850 000850 000[710 000 – 970 000][710 000 – 970 000]
Middle East & North Africa310 000310 000
[250 000 – 380 000][250 000 – 380 000]
Sub-Saharan Africa22.4 million22.4 million
[20.8 – 24.1 million][20.8 – 24.1 million]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
1.5 million 1.5 million [1.4 – 1.7 million][1.4 – 1.7 million]
South & South-East Asia3.8 million3.8 million
[3.4 – 4.3 million][3.4 – 4.3 million]
Oceania59 00059 000
[51 000 – 68 000][51 000 – 68 000]
North America1.4 million
[1.2 – 1.6 million]
Latin America2.0 million2.0 million
[1.8 – 2.2 million][1.8 – 2.2 million]
East Asia850 000850 000
[700 000 – 1.0 million][700 000 – 1.0 million]Caribbean240 000
[220 000 – 260 000]
Adults and children estimated to be living with HIV, 2008
5December 2009
Estimated number of adults and children newly infected with HIV, 2008
Western & Central Europe
30 00030 000[23 000 – 35 000][23 000 – 35 000]
Middle East & North Africa35 00035 000
[24 000 – 46 000][24 000 – 46 000]
Sub-Saharan Africa1.9 million1.9 million
[1.6 – 2.2 million][1.6 – 2.2 million]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
110 000 110 000 [100 000 – 130 000][100 000 – 130 000]
South & South-East Asia280 000280 000
[240 000 – 320 000][240 000 – 320 000]
Oceania39003900
[2900 – 5100][2900 – 5100]
North America55 000
[36 000 – 61 000]
Latin America170 000170 000
[150 000 – 200 000][150 000 – 200 000]
East Asia75 00075 000
[58 000 – 88 000][58 000 – 88 000]Caribbean
20 000[16 000 – 24 000]
Total: 2.7 million (2.4 – 3.0 million)
6December 2009
Estimated adult and child deaths due to AIDS, 2008
Western & Central Europe
13 00013 000[10 000 – 15 000][10 000 – 15 000]
Middle East & North Africa20 00020 000
[15 000 – 25 000][15 000 – 25 000]
Sub-Saharan Africa1.4 million1.4 million
[1.1 – 1.7 million][1.1 – 1.7 million]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
87 000 87 000 [72 000 – 110 000][72 000 – 110 000]
South & South-East Asia270 000270 000
[220 000 – 310 000][220 000 – 310 000]
Oceania20002000
[1100 – 3100][1100 – 3100]
North America25 000
[20 000 – 31 000]
Latin America77 00077 000
[66 000 – 89 000][66 000 – 89 000]
East Asia59 00059 000
[46 000 – 71 000][46 000 – 71 000]Caribbean
12 000[9300 – 14 000]
Total: 2.0 million (1.7 – 2.4 million)
7December 2009
Western & Central Europe
<100<100[<100][<100]
Middle East & North Africa15 00015 000
[7600 – 24 000][7600 – 24 000]
Sub-Saharan Africa1.8 million1.8 million
[1.0 – 2.5 million][1.0 – 2.5 million]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
20 000 20 000 [12 000 – 28 000][12 000 – 28 000]
South & South-East Asia140 000140 000
[[91 000 – 200 00091 000 – 200 000]]
Oceania15001500
[<1000 –[<1000 – 2600]2600]
North America<100[<100][<100]
Latin America31 00031 000
[22 000 – 40 000][22 000 – 40 000]
East Asia16 00016 000
[11 000 – 23 000][11 000 – 23 000]Caribbean
11 000[7400 – 16 000]
Children (<15 years) estimated to be living with HIV, 2008
Total: 2.1 million (1.2 – 2.9 million)
8December 2009
Western & Central Europe
<100<100[[<100 –– <200]]
Middle East & North Africa46004600
[2300 – 7500][2300 – 7500]
Sub-Saharan Africa390 000390 000
[210 000 – 570 000][210 000 – 570 000]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
3700 3700 [1700 – 6000][1700 – 6000]
South & South-East Asia18 00018 000
[11 000 – 25 000][11 000 – 25 000]
Oceania<500<500
[<500 –– <1000]
North America<<100
[<100 –– <200]
Latin America69006900
[4200 – 9700][4200 – 9700]
East Asia32003200
[2100 – 4500][2100 – 4500]Caribbean
2300[1400 – 3400]
Estimated number of children (<15 years) newly infected with HIV, 2008
Total: 430 000 (240 000 – 610 000)
9December 2009
Western & Central Europe
<100<100[<100 –– <200]
Middle East & North Africa33003300
[1600 – 5300][1600 – 5300]
Sub-Saharan Africa230 000230 000
[120 000 – 350 000][120 000 – 350 000]
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
1400 1400 [<500 – 2700][<500 – 2700]
South & South-East Asia11 00011 000
[4900 – 17 000][4900 – 17 000]
Oceania<100<100
[<100 –– <500]
North America<100
[<100 –– <200]
Latin America39003900
[2100 – 5700][2100 – 5700]
East Asia15001500
[<1000 – 2300][<1000 – 2300]Caribbean
1300[<1000 – 2100]
Estimated deaths of children (<15 years) due to AIDS, 2008
Total: 280 000 (150 000 – 410 000)
10December 2009
Over 7400 new HIV infections a day in 2008
• More than 97% are in low- and middle-income countries
• About 1200 are in children under 15 years of age
• About 6200 are in adults aged 15 years and older, of whom:
— almost 48% are among women— about 40% are among young people (15–24)
11December 2009
• Children living with HIV 2.1 million [1.2 – 2.9 million]
• New HIV infections in 2008 430 000 [240 000 – 610 000]
• Deaths due to AIDS in 2008 280 000 [150 000 – 410 000]
2008 global HIV and AIDS estimates Children (<15 years)