Global summary of the AIDS epidemic million [31.4 million–35.3 million] 30.8 million [29.2 million–32.6 million] 15.9 million [14.8 million–17.2 million] 2.5 million [1.6 million–3.4 million] 2.6 million [2.3 million–2.8 million] 2.2 million [2.0 million–2.4 million] [ – ] 1.8 million [1.6 million–2.1 million] 1.6 million [1.4 million–1.8 million] [ – ] Number of people living with HIV People newly infected with HIV in 2009 AIDS deaths in 2009 Total Adults Women Children (<15 years) Total Adults Children (<15 years) Total Adults Children (<15 years)
Global estimates for adults and children 2009 People living with HIV33.3 million [31.4 million – 35.3 million] New HIV infections in million [2.3 million – 2.8 million] Deaths due to AIDS in million [1.6 million – 2.1 million]
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 2009 TOTAL 33.3 million [31.4 million – 35.3 million] 2.6 million [2.3 million – 2.8 million] Adults and children newly infected with HIV Adults and children living with HIV Sub-Saharan Africa Middle East and North Africa South and South-East Asia East Asia Central and South America Caribbean Eastern Europe and Central Asia Western and Central Europe North America Oceania 22.5 million [20.9 million – 24.2 million] 4.1 million [3.7 million – 4.6 million] 1.4 million [1.2 million – 1.6 million] 1.4 million [1.3 million – 1.6 million] 1.5 million [1.2 million – 2.0 million] 1.8 million [1.6 million – 2.0 million] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – 1.0 million] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] 4500 [3400 – 6000] 1.8 million [1.6 million – 2.1 million] Adult & child deaths due to AIDS 1.3 million [1.1 million – 1.5 million] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [ – ] [8500 – ] 8500 [6800 – ] 1400 [<1000 – 2400] 0.8% [0.7% - 0.8%] Adult prevalence (15 49) [%] 5.0% [4.7% – 5.2%] 0.3% [0.3% – 0.3%] 0.5% [0.4% – 0.6%] 0.8% [0.7% – 0.9%] 0.5% [0.4% – 0.7%] 0.2% [0.2% – 0.3%] 0.1% [0.1% – 0.1%] 1.0% [0.9% – 1.1%] 0.2% [0.2% – 0.2%] 0.3% [0.2% – 0.3%]
Total: 33.3 million [31.4 million – 35.3 million] Western & Central Europe [ – ] Middle East & North Africa [ – ] Sub-Saharan Africa 22.5 million [20.9 million – 24.2 million] Eastern Europe & Central Asia 1.4 million [1.3 million – 1.6 million] South & South-East Asia 4.1 million [3.7 million – 4.6 million] Oceania [ – ] North America 1.5 million [1.2 million – 2.0 million] Central & South America 1.4 million [1.2 million – 1.6 million] East Asia [ – 1.0 million] Caribbean [ – ] Adults and children estimated to be living with HIV 2009
Estimated number of adults and children newly infected with HIV 2009 Western & Central Europe [ – ] Middle East & North Africa [ – ] Sub-Saharan Africa 1.8 million [1.6 million – 2.0 million] Eastern Europe & Central Asia [ – ] South & South-East Asia [ – ] Oceania4500 [3400 – 6000] North America [ – ] Central & South America [ – ] East Asia [ – ] Caribbean [ – ] Total: 2.6 million [2.3 million – 2.8 million]
Estimated adult and child deaths from AIDS 2009 Western & Central Europe 8500 [6800 – ] Middle East & North Africa [ – ] Sub-Saharan Africa 1.3 million [1.1 million – 1.5 million] Eastern Europe & Central Asia [ – ] South & South-East Asia [ – ] Oceania 1400 [<1000 – 2400] North America [ – ] Central & South America [ – ] East Asia [ – ] Caribbean [8500 – ] Total: 1.8 million [1.6 million – 2.1 million]
Western & Central Europe 1400 [<1000 – 1800] Middle East & North Africa [ – ] Sub-Saharan Africa 2.3 million [1.4 million – 3.1 million] Eastern Europe & Central Asia [8600 – ] South & South-East Asia [ – ] Oceania 3100 [1500 – 4800] North America 4500 [4000 – 5800] Central & South America [ – ] East Asia 8000 [3600 – ] Caribbean [8500 – ] Children (<15 years) estimated to be living with HIV 2009 Total: 2.5 million [1.6 million – 3.4 million]
Western & Central Europe <100 [<200] Middle East & North Africa 6400 [4000 – 8900] Sub-Saharan Africa [ – ] Eastern Europe & Central Asia 3400 [1500 – 6000] South & South-East Asia [ – ] Oceania <1000 [<500 – 1200] North America <100 [<200] Central & South America 4300 [2600 – 6500] East Asia 1900 [<1000 – 3600] Caribbean 1900 [<1000 – 3100] Estimated number of children (<15 years) newly infected with HIV 2009 Total: [ – ]
Western & Central Europe <100 [<200] Middle East & North Africa 3300 [2100 – 4500] Sub-Saharan Africa [ – ] Eastern Europe & Central Asia 1800 [<1000 – 3300] South & South-East Asia [8300 – ] Oceania <500 [<200 – <1000] North America <100 [<200] Central & South America 2700 [1400 – 4200] East Asia 1000 [<500 – 1900] Caribbean 1600 [<1000 – 2600] Estimated deaths in children (<15 years) from AIDS 2009 Total: [ – ]
Over 7000 new HIV infections a day in 2009 About 97% are in low and middle income countries About 1000 are in children under 15 years of age About 6000 are in adults aged 15 years and older, of whom: almost 51% are among women about 41% are among young people (15-24)
2009 global HIV and AIDS estimates Children (<15 years) Children living with HIV2.5 million [1.6 million – 3.4 million] New HIV infections in [ – ] Deaths due to AIDS in [ – ]