Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Iceland, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 13 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 15 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Iceland has reported 19 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 13 June 2022. That is the 91st highest total worldwide and the 27th in Europe. The rate is 48.4 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 1 new case was reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days.
Total confirmed cases: Iceland
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Iceland: 19 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Iceland
By month of report to WHO
Iceland: 1 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Iceland
Most recent submissions to WHO
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Mpox in Iceland: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Iceland?
Iceland has reported 19 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 91st highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Iceland?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Iceland in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Iceland?
1 new case was reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days. The latest report to WHO is dated 15 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Iceland?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Iceland 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 Iceland?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Iceland was recorded on 13 June 2022.
How does Iceland compare with other countries?
Iceland has 48.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 27th in Europe 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 Iceland for availability.