Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, HIV causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is transmitted sexually, by blood-to-blood contact including through injecting drug use, and from mother to child.
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There were 555 new HIV diagnoses in 2022.
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While long term trends suggest HIV is declining in Australia, the decline in HIV notifications since 2020 is likely strongly influence by COVID-19, including changes to sexual behaviour, healthcare access and testing practices, and travel.
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Among gay and bisexual men, HIV diagnoses have declined by over 57% between 2013 and 2022.
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The numbers of new HIV diagnoses among heterosexuals and people born overseas remained steady between 2013 and 2019 but declined between 2019 and 2022.
You can explore the latest HIV data from Australia in the data dashboard below.
These tables are interactive, allowing you to filter and present the data in detail.
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Choose the category of interest under the 'Stratification' drop down menu. To the right of this menu you can filter the population of interest by selecting the check box.
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Hover the mouse over the charts and tables to reveal further details.
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These graphics are best viewed in full screen by clicking the box icon to the bottom-right of the tables.
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For the notifications data, select the range of dates using the 'Year of notification' slider
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You can export a PDF version of the selected view by selecting 'Download PDF'
Please note that the notification rates presented below are age standardised.
Source of data: State and territory health authorities.
