In 2023, Russia ranked first by the economic impact of internet shutdowns in the country. The restrictions placed by the government cost 4.02 billion U.S. dollars in the measured year. Internet users in Myanmar endured a total of 18,768 hours of shutdowns, which affected 23.7 million users and had an economic impact of approximately 974 million U.S. dollars. Brazil had the largest population impacted by the internet shutdowns. Online shutdowns and blackouts are generally seen as an indicator of low internet freedom.
Number of affected users and the economic impact of internet shutdowns in selected countries in 2023
The source adds the following information: "The economic cost of each internet shutdown is calculated using the Netblocks Cost of Shutdown Tool, which is based on the Brookings Institution method, with CIPESA’s specialized model used for sub-Saharan Africa. Regional shutdown costs are derived from the region’s economic output as a proportion of national GDP."
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