WHO data to 27 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, 8,639 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 40 deaths have been reported in 28 countries and territories in Asia, 4.5% of the world total. The most affected are China (4,440), Thailand (1,276), Saudi Arabia (765). In August 2026 countries in Asia reported 337 new cases, compared with 90 the month before.
Mpox map: Asia
Map of confirmed mpox cases in Asia.
New cases per month: Asia
By month of report to WHO; hatched months are still being reported
Monthly new confirmed mpox cases in Asia.
Total confirmed cases: Asia
Cumulative since 2022
Cumulative confirmed mpox cases in Asia.
Mpox cases by country in Asia
28 countries and territories with confirmed cases. Click a column to sort.
| # | Country | Cases | Deaths | Per 1M | Last 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 4,440 | 1 | 3.2 | 254 |
| 2 | Thailand | 1,276 | 15 | 17.8 | 198 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 765 | 0 | 20.7 | 0 |
| 4 | Philippines | 416 | 10 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 5 | Israel | 386 | 0 | 38.1 | 0 |
| 6 | Japan | 368 | 1 | 3.0 | 30 |
| 7 | Vietnam | 211 | 9 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 8 | South Korea | 208 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 9 | Singapore | 127 | 0 | 20.8 | 14 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 88 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 11 | Türkiye | 72 | 0 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 12 | India | 71 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 13 | Pakistan | 41 | 2 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 14 | United Arab Emirates | 34 | 1 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Lebanon | 33 | 0 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 16 | Malaysia | 28 | 0 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 17 | Qatar | 25 | 0 | 8.4 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambodia | 13 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 |
| 19 | Oman | 7 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 20 | Nepal | 6 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 21 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 22 | Jordan | 5 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 23 | Iran | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 24 | Bahrain | 3 | 0 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 25 | Kuwait | 3 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 26 | Georgia | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 27 | Azerbaijan | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
| 28 | Laos | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
Mpox in Asia: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Asia?
28 countries and territories in Asia have reported 8,639 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, 4.5% of all cases worldwide.
Which countries in Asia have the most mpox cases?
The countries with the most confirmed cases are China (4,440), Thailand (1,276), Saudi Arabia (765), Philippines (416), Israel (386). Every country is listed in the table on this page, with a link to its own tracker.
Is mpox increasing in Asia?
Countries in Asia reported 337 new cases in August 2026, up from 90 in July. Over the last 90 days of data there were 502 new cases, against 390 in the previous 90 days.
How many people have died from mpox in Asia?
40 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Asia (0.46% of confirmed cases), the most in Thailand (15).
Which countries in Asia have reported clade Ib mpox?
4 countries in Asia have reported clade Ib: Thailand, Singapore, India, Pakistan.
Where does this data come from?
Case and death counts are laboratory-confirmed figures reported by each country to the World Health Organization. WHO publishes about once a month, so figures can be several weeks behind; this page updates automatically when new data is released.