World AIDS Day

December 1

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.

What you can do

Get tested for HIV — knowing your status is the first step
Practise safe sex and use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if at risk
Fight stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV
Support access to antiretroviral therapy in low-income countries
Wear a red ribbon on December 1 to show solidarity

Related data

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Deaths caused by HIV/AIDS

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.