Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Benin, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 26 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 29 Dec 2024 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Benin has reported 3 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 26 June 2022. That is the 125th highest total worldwide and the 33rd in Africa. The rate is 0.2 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Benin
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Benin: 3 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Benin
By month of report to WHO
Benin: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Benin
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Mpox in Benin: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Benin?
Benin has reported 3 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 125th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Benin?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Benin in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Benin?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 29 December 2024.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Benin?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Benin 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 Benin?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Benin was recorded on 26 June 2022.
How does Benin compare with other countries?
Benin has 0.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 33rd in Africa 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 Benin for availability.