Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for China, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 24 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 20 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, China has reported 4,440 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 24 June 2022. That is the 13th highest total worldwide and the 1st in Asia. The rate is 3.2 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 254 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 262 in the previous 90 days (-3%).
Total confirmed cases: China
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
China: 4,440 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: China
By month of report to WHO
China: 254 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: China
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Mpox in China: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in China?
China has reported 4,440 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 13th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in China?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in China, a case fatality rate of 0.02%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in China?
254 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 262 in the previous 90 days (-3%). The latest report to WHO is dated 20 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in China?
Clade Ib has not been reported for China 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 China?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for China was recorded on 24 June 2022.
How does China compare with other countries?
China has 3.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 1st in Asia 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 China for availability.