Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Chile, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 30 May 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Chile has reported 1,948 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 5 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 30 May 2022. That is the 19th highest total worldwide and the 4th in South America. The rate is 98.1 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1 in the previous 90 days (-100%).
Total confirmed cases: Chile
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Chile: 1,948 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Chile
By month of report to WHO
Chile: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Chile
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Mpox in Chile: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Chile?
Chile has reported 1,948 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 19th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Chile?
5 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Chile, a case fatality rate of 0.26%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Chile?
0 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 1 in the previous 90 days (-100%). The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Chile?
Yes. Chile is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Jul 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 Chile?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Chile was recorded on 30 May 2022.
How does Chile compare with other countries?
Chile has 98.1 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 4th 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 Chile for availability.