| Rank | Country | HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swaziland | 27.1 |  |
| 2 | Lesotho | 23.1 | |
| 3 | Botswana | 22.2 | |
| 4 | South Africa | 17.3 | |
| 5 | Zimbabwe | 13.4 | |
| 6 | Namibia | 12.7 | |
| 7 | Mozambique | 12.1 | |
| 8 | Zambia | 12.1 | |
| 9 | Malawi | 9.5 | |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 7 | |
Definition: This entry gives an estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
See also: HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate map