In 2009, there were an estimated 33.3 million people worldwide infected with HIV. HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in South America vary from 0.20% in Bolivia to 1.50% in Trinidad and Tobago.
Prevalence per country
Further information: List of countries by HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rateHIV/AIDS in Argentina
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%.
HIV/AIDS in Bolivia
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.20%.
HIV/AIDS in Brazil
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.
HIV/AIDS in Chile
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Chile was estimated to be 0.30%.
HIV/AIDS in Colombia
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.
HIV/AIDS in Ecuador
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Ecuador was estimated to be 0.30%.
HIV/AIDS in French Guiana
HIV/AIDS in Guyana
In 2011 the adult prevalence rate in Guyana was estimated to be 1%.
HIV/AIDS in Paraguay
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.
HIV/AIDS in Peru
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%.
HIV/AIDS in Suriname
In 2011, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 1.00%.
HIV/AIDS in Uruguay
In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.
HIV/AIDS in Venezuela
In 2001, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.70%.
See also
- HIV/AIDS in Africa
- HIV/AIDS in Asia
- HIV/AIDS in Europe
- HIV/AIDS in North America
- List of countries by HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate
References
- "Worldwide AIDS & HIV Statistics". Avert. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ Central Intelligence Agency (2011). "CIA World Factbook - HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate". Archived from the original on 2011-10-30.
- "HIV/AIDS prevalence has been reduced locally to 1% between 2009-2010". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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