Since the start of reporting on the HIV epidemic, more than 455 000 HIV diagnoses have been recorded in the EU/EEA.

Reported HIV transmission modes in the EU/EEA

This infographic depicts the number of tuberculosis cases reported to be infected with HIV, according to the Tuberculosis Surveillance and Monitoring report 2017

In the EU/EEA, almost every second HIV diagnosis happened at a late stage in 2017. This means diagnosis several years after infection.
In 2007, 49 % of those with a CD4 cell count reported at HIV diagnosis were diagnosed late (several years after infection).

In the EU/EEA, almost every second HIV diagnosis happened at a late stage in 2018. This means diagnosis several years after infection. In 2018, 49 % of those with a CD4 cell count reported at HIV diagnosis were diagnosed late (several years after infection).

ECDC estimates that 810 000 people are currently living with HIV in the EU/EEA – of which 122 000 (15%) do not know they are infected. Early diagnosis helps to prevent further transmission and lowers the risk of severe health complications.