Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Costa Rica, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 11 Jul 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Costa Rica has reported 235 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 11 July 2022. That is the 48th highest total worldwide and the 6th in North America. The rate is 45.6 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 1 in the previous 90 days (+100%).
Total confirmed cases: Costa Rica
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Costa Rica: 235 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Costa Rica
By month of report to WHO
Costa Rica: 2 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Costa Rica
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Mpox in Costa Rica: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has reported 235 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 48th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Costa Rica?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Costa Rica, a case fatality rate of 0.43%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Costa Rica?
2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up 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 Costa Rica?
Yes. Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Costa Rica was recorded on 11 July 2022.
How does Costa Rica compare with other countries?
Costa Rica has 45.6 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 6th in North 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 Costa Rica for availability.