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Russia Sees HIV Drop: Incidence Halved Since 2016
14 Jun
Summary
- HIV incidence rate in Russia decreased by 48% since 2016.
- Antiretroviral therapy coverage for patients increased 2.3-fold.
- New HIV cases dropped by over half, reaching 43,200 in 2025.
The HIV incidence rate in the Russian Federation has experienced a substantial decline of 48% since 2016. This progress is part of a national strategy to combat the epidemic. In 2016, the rate was recorded at 59.2 per 100,000 people, which has since fallen to 30.9 per 100,000 people by 2025.
Concurrently, patient coverage with antiretroviral therapy has seen a remarkable increase, expanding 2.3-fold since 2016. This vital treatment now reaches 91.8% of patients, surpassing previous figures. The number of newly diagnosed HIV cases has also fallen by more than half since 2016, with an estimated 43,200 new cases provisionally reported in 2025.
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