HIV/AIDS Statistics - 2023

Summary

In 2023, there were 324 newly diagnosed HIV infections reported to MDH, a 24% increase from 2022 and the largest number of HIV infections in more than a decade. Additionally, there were noticeable changes and disparities in populations impacted by HIV. 

• The number of people living with diagnosed HIV in Minnesota is nearly ten thousand (9,996). It is estimated an additional 1,100 people are living with HIV in Minnesota and unaware of their HIV status.
• Two-thirds (66%) of new HIV cases affect communities of color.
• Traditionally, most new HIV diagnoses were among White, non-Hispanic and Black/African American (non-Hispanic) racial groups. However, in 2023, Hispanic Minnesotans comprised 22% of new diagnoses, up from an average of 14% over the prior five years (2018-2022). 

Minnesota continues to monitor two ongoing outbreaks of HIV. The Hennepin and Ramsey outbreak began in December 2018 among persons who inject drugs. The Duluth-area outbreak began in fall 2020.

For more information, please visit HIV Outbreak Response and Case Counts.

Data Release Webinar

Recording: Annual HIV, STI, and Hepatitis 2023 Data Release Live Webinar

• Annual HIV, STI, and Hepatitis 2023 Data Release Live Webinar Transcript (PDF)
• Annual HIV, STI and Hepatitis 2023 Data Release Webinar Q and A (PDF)
  This document answers questions asked during the live webinar.
• Slides with no audio narration: Annual HIV, STI, and Hepatitis 2023 Data Release Live Webinar (PPT)

Surveillance Reports

• HIV Incidence Report, 2023 (PPT)
  This report describes the occurrence of reported HIV infections in Minnesota by person, place, and time through December 31, 2023. Such data provide information about where and among whom HIV transmission is likely occurring. This knowledge can in turn be used to help educate, target prevention efforts, plan for services, and develop policy.
• HIV/AIDS Prevalence and Mortality Report, 2023 (PPT)
  This report contains estimates of HIV/AIDS prevalence (the number of people living with HIV or AIDS) and mortality in Minnesota. These estimates can be used to help educate, plan for HIV/AIDS services and develop policy.
• 2023 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Technical Notes (PDF)
  The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Technical Notes are a supplement to the HIV Incidence and HIV/AIDS Prevalence and Mortality Reports.

Data Tables

• HIV Incidence Report 2023 Tables (PDF)
• HIV/AIDS Prevalence and Mortality Report 2023 Tables (PDF)