Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Ecuador, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 6 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Ecuador has reported 636 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 3 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 6 June 2022. That is the 32nd highest total worldwide and the 6th in South America. The rate is 34.8 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Ecuador
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Ecuador: 636 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Ecuador
By month of report to WHO
Ecuador: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Ecuador
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Mpox in Ecuador: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Ecuador?
Ecuador has reported 636 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 32nd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Ecuador?
3 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Ecuador, a case fatality rate of 0.47%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Ecuador?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Ecuador?
Yes. Ecuador 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 Ecuador?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Ecuador was recorded on 6 June 2022.
How does Ecuador compare with other countries?
Ecuador has 34.8 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 6th 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 Ecuador for availability.