Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for India, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 14 Jul 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, India has reported 71 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 1 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 14 July 2022. That is the 70th highest total worldwide and the 12th in Asia. The rate is 0.0 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days.
Total confirmed cases: India
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
India: 71 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: India
By month of report to WHO
India: 2 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: India
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Mpox in India: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in India?
India has reported 71 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 70th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in India?
1 mpox deaths have been confirmed in India, a case fatality rate of 1.41%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in India?
2 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, after none in the previous 90 days. The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in India?
Yes. India is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Sep 2024. WHO does not split case counts by clade, so the totals on this page include all clades.
When was the first mpox case in India?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for India was recorded on 14 July 2022.
How does India compare with other countries?
India has 0.0 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 12th 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 India for availability.