AT-RISK AREAS
Chikungunya is a rising global health threat
Chikungunya is a global health threat with more than ¾ of the world’s population estimated to live in areas at risk of the disease.
As of mid-July 2025, the countries reporting the highest number of chikungunya cases are:
- Brazil (185,553)
- Bolivia (4,721)
- Argentina (2,836)
- Peru (55)
Geographical distribution of chikungunya virus disease cases (January–September 2025)
A SURGE IN CANADIAN CHIKUNGUNYA INFECTIONS HAS BEEN LINKED TO THE VIRUS ENTERING INTO THE CARIBBEAN AND EXPANDING INTO THE AMERICAS (2014–2015).
Affected country
Adapted from the World Health Organization (2025).
Geographical distribution of chikungunya virus disease cases (January–September 2025)
Affected country
Adapted from the World Health Organization (2025).
A SURGE IN CANADIAN CHIKUNGUNYA INFECTIONS HAS BEEN LINKED TO THE VIRUS ENTERING INTO THE CARIBBEAN AND EXPANDING INTO THE AMERICAS (2014–2015).
