Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Colombia, 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, Colombia has reported 4,837 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 30 May 2022. That is the 11th highest total worldwide and the 2nd in South America. The rate is 90.5 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 5 in the previous 90 days (-60%).
Total confirmed cases: Colombia
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Colombia: 4,837 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Colombia
By month of report to WHO
Colombia: 2 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Colombia
Most recent submissions to WHO
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Mpox in Colombia: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Colombia?
Colombia has reported 4,837 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 11th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Colombia?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Colombia in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Colombia?
2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 5 in the previous 90 days (-60%). The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Colombia?
Yes. Colombia is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Apr 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 Colombia?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Colombia was recorded on 30 May 2022.
How does Colombia compare with other countries?
Colombia has 90.5 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 2nd 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 Colombia for availability.