The prevalence of HIV in Angola among persons aged 15-49 has shown a gradual declining trend from 1.9 in 2013 to 1.5 in 2023, marking a total decrease of approximately 21%. In 2023, the prevalence rate stood at 1.5. The most notable year-on-year declines occurred in 2016, 2018, and 2020, with decreases of 5.26%, 5.56%, and 5.88%, respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was -2.47%, indicating a consistent reduction.
Looking ahead, the forecasted trend from 2024 projects a continued decrease in HIV prevalence, reaching 1.3 by 2028, which implies a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -2.82% and an overall reduction of 13.33% over this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued improvements in HIV treatment and prevention strategies.
- Potential impacts of healthcare infrastructure developments and access to antiretroviral therapy.
- Shifts in public health policy and international aid affecting HIV management programs.