The data illustrates the total number of people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) worldwide from 2000 to 2017. In 2000, UNAIDS estimated the total global number of people living with HIV to be 28.9 million.
HIV epidemic in developing countries
The total number of people globally living with HIV has increased from 28.9 million people in 2000 to almost 37 million people in 2017. However, the total number of new HIV infections has decreased from 3.2 million in 2000 to 1.8 million in 2017. It has become easier for those infected with HIV to live longer lives.
