Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Sri Lanka, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 4 Nov 2022 · latest WHO report 31 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Sri Lanka has reported 5 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 4 November 2022. That is the 110th highest total worldwide and the 21st in Asia. 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: Sri Lanka
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Sri Lanka: 5 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Sri Lanka
By month of report to WHO
Sri Lanka: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Sri Lanka
Most recent submissions to WHO
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Mpox in Sri Lanka: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has reported 5 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 110th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Sri Lanka?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Sri Lanka?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 31 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Sri Lanka?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Sri Lanka was recorded on 4 November 2022.
How does Sri Lanka compare with other countries?
Sri Lanka has 0.2 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 21st 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 Sri Lanka for availability.