South Africa vs West and Central Africa: Rate
South Africa
1.09
in 2024
West and Central Africa
0.18
in 2024
South Africa rank
8th
West and Central Africa rank
5th
Rate over time
- South Africa
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.09 against 0.18 in West and Central Africa, a difference of 0.91.
That makes South Africa's figure about 6.1 times West and Central Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 8th and West and Central Africa ranks 5th of 194 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.72 | 0.335 | 1.39 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.11 | 0.382 | 0.733 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.04 | 0.224 | 0.82 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rate, South Africa or West and Central Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.09 against 0.18 in West and Central Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rate between South Africa and West and Central Africa?
- 0.91, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and West and Central Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and West and Central Africa rank globally for rate?
- South Africa ranks 8th and West and Central Africa ranks 5th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Rate (15 to 19 years, HIV/AIDS). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.