In 2023, 76 new restrictions on internet usage were placed worldwide. Asia ranked first by the number of new restrictions, with roughly 55 cases originating from the region. This number has decreased almost twice since 2021. In Africa, on the other hand, the number of new restrictions saw a slight increase in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Number of new cases of internet restriction worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by region
Characteristic
2021
2022
2023
Asia
108
58
55
Africa
16
13
17
Europe
1
3
0
North America
3
3
1
South America
1
1
4
Oceania
0
0
0
Total
131
78
76
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