Fig. 5

Estimated change in male circumcision prevalence, adult men age 15–49, in 14 priority countries. Absolute change at the country level in male circumcision prevalence among adults age 15–49 between 2000 and 2008 (a) and between 2008 and 2017 (b). Absolute change at the second administrative unit level in male circumcision prevalence between 2000 and 2008 (c) and between 2008 and 2017 (d). Maps reflect administrative boundaries, land cover, lakes, and population. Grid cells with fewer than ten people per 1 × 1-km [39] and classified as “barren or sparsely vegetated” [47] are colored in dark gray. Countries in light gray were not included in the analysis. Outlined by a thick black border are priority countries for VMMC campaigns in southern and eastern Africa, as identified by the WHO and UNAIDS