Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Uruguay, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 18 Jul 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Uruguay has reported 20 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 18 July 2022. That is the 90th highest total worldwide and the 9th in South America. The rate is 5.9 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Uruguay
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Uruguay: 20 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Uruguay
By month of report to WHO
Uruguay: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Uruguay
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Mpox in Uruguay: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Uruguay?
Uruguay has reported 20 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 90th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Uruguay?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Uruguay in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Uruguay?
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 Uruguay?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Uruguay in WHO situation reports so far. Cases there have been clade II or clade Ia. The worldwide list of clade Ib countries is on the main tracker page.
When was the first mpox case in Uruguay?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Uruguay was recorded on 18 July 2022.
How does Uruguay compare with other countries?
Uruguay has 5.9 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 9th 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 Uruguay for availability.