Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Australia, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 20 May 2022 · latest WHO report 20 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Australia has reported 2,006 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 20 May 2022. That is the 18th highest total worldwide and the 1st in Oceania. The rate is 72.6 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 44 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 112 in the previous 90 days (-61%).
Total confirmed cases: Australia
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Australia: 2,006 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Australia
By month of report to WHO
Australia: 44 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Australia
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Mpox in Australia: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Australia?
Australia has reported 2,006 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 18th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Australia?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Australia in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Australia?
44 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 112 in the previous 90 days (-61%). The latest report to WHO is dated 20 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Australia?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Australia 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 Australia?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Australia was recorded on 20 May 2022.
How does Australia compare with other countries?
Australia has 72.6 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 1st in Oceania 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 Australia for availability.