New UKHSA data release: HIV in the UK 2024

09 October 2025 (Last updated: 9 Oct 2025 13:08)

New data, published 7 October 2025 by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), shows continued progress in key areas of HIV prevention and treatment across the UK, but persistent challenges remain that still need to be addressed. 

The data shows a decline in overall diagnoses and deaths attributed to HIV, as well as meeting of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, with 95% of adults living with HIV diagnosed, 99% of adults in HIV care on treatment, and 98% of those on treatment virally suppressed.

More than 1.3 million people received HIV testing in sexual health services in 2024, up 3% from 2023, while the number of people taking PrEP rose by nearly 8%, reaching over 111,000 individuals.

Despite these signs of progress, persistent inequalities remain. Black African heterosexual men and women continue to experience higher positivity and late-diagnosis rates, alongside significantly lower PrEP uptake. New diagnoses among Black African heterosexual men increased by 15%. The figures also reveal a concerning 7% decrease in HIV testing between 2023 and 2024 amongst those aged 15 to 24 years. BASHH recently spoke to the Women and Equalities Committee about this very issue, emphasising the need for improved engagement, education, and access to testing for young people. 

The latest data highlight significant and ongoing inequalities in HIV across different demographics and communities. As the Government continues to progress the HIV Action Plan, set to be published later this year, BASHH is pushing for equity of access to the services and expertise that people need, when and where they need them, to be a top priority. Addressing these disparities and ensuring sustained investment will be essential to achieving the UK’s goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.