espanolIntroduccion y objetivos Universalmente se evidencia un aumento en la incidencia de cancer prostatico, consecuencia de una mayor expectativa de vida y del uso del tamizaje con el antigeno prostatico especifico. La mortalidad secundaria es variable y constituye un problema de salud publica. El presente estudio busca describir la evolucion de la mortalidad por cancer de prostata en Colombia en el ambito nacional y regional. Materiales y metodos Se desarrollo un estudio ecologico mixto, teniendo como grupos de estudio: el pais, sus regiones y departamentos, con una serie temporal de 1997 a 2012 para el pais, y de 2008 a 2012 para las regiones y departamentos; se incluyeron todas las defunciones relacionadas con el codigo CIE-10 C61 de la base de estadisticas del Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadisticas. Resultados Se encontro una tasa de mortalidad nacional entre el 8,9 y el 10,9 por cada 100.000 habitantes hombres en la serie temporal. En las regiones pacifica y andina, se encuentran las mayores tasas de mortalidad. Los departamentos del Cesar y Valle concentran las mayores tasas de mortalidad. La tasa estandarizada de mortalidad nacional es similar a otros paises de caracteristicas socioeconomicas semejantes. Conclusiones La tasa de mortalidad por cancer de prostata en Colombia ha disminuido en los ultimos 4 anos. Se deben optimizar las estrategias de atencion medica en regiones con predominio de raza negra y poblacion rural, donde las tasas son superiores al promedio. EnglishIntroduction and objectives There is a worldwide increase in the incidence of prostate cancer, which is associated with longer life expectancy and the use of prostate-screening. Although mortality rates for prostate cancer mortality vary, it has become a public health problem. This study describes the development of prostate cancer mortality in Colombia at national and regional levels. Materials and methods A mixed ecological study was developed, with three study levels: the country, its geographical regions and its departments. Time series have been created for the country between 1997 and 2012, regions and departments were followed between 2008 and 2012. Deaths related to the ICD-10 code C61 were included. Statistics databases for cancer mortality were reviewed from the National Administrative Department of Statistics records. Results A national mortality rate between 8.9 and 10.9 per 100,000 men was found, in a time series. The Pacific and Andina regions have the highest regional mortality rates. The departments of Cesar and Valle have the highest department mortality rates. The standard national mortality rate was similar to other countries with similar socioeconomic characteristics. Conclusions The mortality rate due to prostate cancer in Colombia has decreased in the last four years. Continued development of screening programs should be optimized for regions with rural population and black populations with higher prevalences, and where mortality rates are higher than average.