World AIDS Day
Deaths caused by HIV/AIDS
Deaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
39.9 million people live with HIV globally. With antiretroviral treatment, life expectancy is near-normal. Yet 14% of people living with HIV still do not know their status.
Deaths / year
630,000
Deaths / day
1,726
Deaths / hour
72
Deaths / second
0.02
About this day
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year to unite people worldwide in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since the epidemic began, over 40 million people have died. Today, 630,000 people still die from HIV-related causes each year.
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Disclaimer: Statistics are based on the latest available WHO and UN data. Actual figures may vary by year and source. This page is intended for awareness and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.