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South Africa Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) in South Africa stood at 7.4 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 3.9% from 7.7 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 13.8 (down 46% since). The highest value since 1990 was 28.1 in 1998, the lowest 6.7 in 1990. South Africa ranked 2nd highest of the 132 countries in this dataset in 2024; Eswatini ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1990–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) in South Africa?

Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) in South Africa stood at 7.4 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is down 3.9% from 7.7 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 13.8 (down 46% since).

How does South Africa rank for Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49)?

South Africa ranked 2nd highest of the 132 countries in this dataset in 2024; Eswatini ranked first.

What is the highest Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) on record in South Africa?

The highest value since 1990 was 28.1 in 1998, the lowest 6.7 in 1990.

Metadata for Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) in South Africa
IndicatorIncidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryDemographics
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 7.4 (2024)

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Source:World Bank — series SH.HIV.INCD.FE.P3
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-hiv-incd-fe-p3/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.HIV.INCD.FE.P3

MLA

World Bank. "Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-hiv-incd-fe-p3/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.HIV.INCD.FE.P3.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-hiv-incd-fe-p3/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.HIV.INCD.FE.P3.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sh_hiv_incd_fe_p3_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Incidence of HIV, ages 15-49, female (per 1,000 uninfected female population ages 15-49) --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-hiv-incd-fe-p3/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.HIV.INCD.FE.P3}
}