Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Nigeria, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 9 Jan 2022 · latest WHO report 13 Sep 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Nigeria has reported 1,526 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 15 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 9 January 2022. That is the 23rd highest total worldwide and the 8th in Africa. The rate is 6.4 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 5 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 16 in the previous 90 days (-69%).
Total confirmed cases: Nigeria
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Nigeria: 1,526 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Nigeria
By month of report to WHO
Nigeria: 5 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Nigeria
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Mpox in Nigeria: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Nigeria?
Nigeria has reported 1,526 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 23rd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Nigeria?
15 mpox deaths have been confirmed in Nigeria, a case fatality rate of 0.98%. Worldwide the rate is about 0.28%.
Are mpox cases rising in Nigeria?
5 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, down from 16 in the previous 90 days (-69%). The latest report to WHO is dated 13 September 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Nigeria?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Nigeria was recorded on 9 January 2022.
How does Nigeria compare with other countries?
Nigeria has 6.4 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 8th 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 Nigeria for availability.