Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Argentina, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 23 May 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Argentina has reported 1,431 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 2 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 23 May 2022. That is the 25th highest total worldwide and the 5th in South America. The rate is 31.2 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 5 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 6 in the previous 90 days (-17%).
Total confirmed cases: Argentina
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Argentina: 1,431 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Argentina
By month of report to WHO
Argentina: 5 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Argentina
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Mpox in Argentina: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Argentina?
Argentina has reported 1,431 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 25th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Argentina?
2 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Argentina, a case fatality rate of 0.14%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Argentina?
5 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 6 in the previous 90 days (-17%). The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Argentina?
Yes. Argentina is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Mar 2026. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in Argentina?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Argentina was recorded on 23 May 2022.
How does Argentina compare with other countries?
Argentina has 31.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 5th in South America by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in Argentina for availability.