London continues to have the highest rates of HIV in the country: 36% of new diagnoses in 2019 were in London residents and 38% of people seen for HIV care were living in London. Anyone can get HIV but people from some groups or parts of the world are more likely to be affected.

Is HIV still common in UK?

In 2019, it was estimated that there are 105,200 people living with HIV in the UK. 94% of these people are diagnosed, and therefore know that they have HIV. This means that around 1 in 16 people living with HIV in the UK do not know that they have the virus.

How easy is it to catch HIV in UK?

Most people diagnosed with HIV in the UK acquire the virus through unprotected vaginal or anal sex. It may also be possible to catch HIV through unprotected oral sex, but the risk is much lower. The risk is higher if: the person giving oral sex has mouth ulcers, sores or bleeding gums.

What city has the highest HIV rate?

As of 2018, the CDC identified these cities to have the highest rate of HIV in the country:Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Miami, Florida.New Orleans, Louisiana.Jackson, Mississippi.Orlando, Florida.Memphis, Tennessee.Atlanta, Georgia.Columbia, South Carolina.More items •9 Jun 2021

How common is HIV in 2020?

According to UNAIDS : Number of People with HIV—There were approximately 37.6 million people across the globe with HIV in 2020. Of these, 35.9 million were adults and 1.7 million were children (<15 years old).