Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Sweden, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 18 May 2022 · latest WHO report 15 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Sweden has reported 434 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 18 May 2022. That is the 34th highest total worldwide and the 10th in Europe. The rate is 41.0 cases per million people (above the world average of 23.6). 24 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 22 in the previous 90 days (+9%).
Total confirmed cases: Sweden
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Sweden: 434 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Sweden
By month of report to WHO
Sweden: 24 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Sweden
Most recent submissions to WHO
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Mpox in Sweden: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Sweden?
Sweden has reported 434 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 34th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Sweden?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Sweden in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Sweden?
24 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 22 in the previous 90 days (+9%). The latest report to WHO is dated 15 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Sweden?
Yes. Sweden is among the countries that have reported the clade Ib strain, first reported in Aug 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 Sweden?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Sweden was recorded on 18 May 2022.
How does Sweden compare with other countries?
Sweden has 41.0 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 10th 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 Sweden for availability.