HIV Statistics in South Africa Estimates suggest that 7.7 million South Africans are living with HIV, representing about 14% of the population (or nearly one in seven citizens).

What percentage of South Africa has HIV?

According to Statistics South Africas mid-year population estimates for 2018, the total HIV prevalence rate for the country is 13.1%. The HIV prevalence rate for all adults aged 15 to 49 is 19.0%.

Why does South Africa have the highest HIV rate?

The reasons are both biological and social, including high rates of teenage pregnancy, an epidemic of gender-based and interpersonal violence; lack of quality education; and widespread poverty and unemployment.

What percentage of Africa is HIV positive?

Out of the 34 million HIV-positive people worldwide, 69% live in sub-Saharan Africa. There are roughly 23.8 million infected persons in all of Africa.