UBUNTU EMPOWER IMMUNITYTHE HIV/AIDS ATLAS1981—2026 · A shared history
HIV/AIDS.
Lives lost. Lives reclaimed.
Since the epidemic began, an estimated 44.2 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Today, 32.1 million people access life-saving treatment.
Behind every number is a person. This is a story of profound loss—and of communities, care and science fighting back. Progress is real. It is not yet shared equally.
UNAIDS · 2025 estimates, published July 20262026 view · 2025 estimates
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Global
2025 · annual estimatesLiving with HIV41MPublished estimate: 41 000 000 [35 300 000 - 47 500 000]
AIDS-related deaths570KPublished estimate: 570 000 [430 000 - 780 000]
New HIV infections1.2MPublished estimate: 1 200 000 [950 000 - 1 700 000]
Treatment access78%Published estimate: 78 [59 - 94]
AIDS-related deaths · 2000–2025
2000201020202025
Estimated annual deaths from HIV-related causes, all ages. Shading uses fixed thresholds across years. Grey is missing data, never zero. Totals show burden, not individual risk.
Across the world
AIDS-related deathsThe work is unfinished
Progress needs protecting.
Treatment, prevention and dignity belong to everyone. Scientific advances only fulfil their promise when people can reach them.
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