Colombian Municipal COVID-19 PCR Test Process Data

Colombia's National Health Institute (INS) provides processed PCR test data from the SisMuestras system operational since April 15, 2020. The dataset includes municipal-level counts of processed tests, with data contributed by laboratories within the national network. The dataset was last updated in December 2025.

Use Cases

• Analyze regional disparities in COVID-19 testing capacity by comparing Total Procesadas across different Municipio and Departamento entries.
• Map the geographic distribution of PCR testing efforts using Codigo Municipio and Municipio fields for spatial visualization.
• Monitor temporal trends in municipal testing volumes by tracking changes in Total Procesadas over time.
• Identify data quality issues by investigating records where the 'Procedencia desconocida' (origin unknown) flag is applicable.

Strengths

• Data is updated regularly, with a last recorded update in December 2025.
• Includes a specific municipal-level identifier (Codigo Municipio) for geographic analysis.
• Covers a national testing network operational since April 2020, providing a multi-year time series.

Limitations

• Sample size and total row count are unknown, limiting statistical assessment.
• Contains records with 'Procedencia desconocida' (unknown origin), indicating incomplete data attribution for some municipalities.
• Accumulated values (Total Procesadas) are subject to historical adjustments, which may affect time-series consistency.

Provenance

Source

Colombia's National Health Institute (INS) via the SisMuestras system and datos.gov.co.

Collection Method

Compiled from information uploaded by laboratories belonging to the national testing network.

Time Range

From April 15, 2020 onward.

Freshness

Last updated on 2025-12-19.

Geography

Municipalities across Colombia.