Worldwide number of internet shutdowns 2023, by type and reason
In 2023, most local internet shutdowns were based on protests. Furthermore, nationwide internet shutdowns were caused by protests, other political turmoil, and elections.
Number of internet connection disruption cases worldwide in 2023, by type and reason
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February 2024
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2023
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SurfShark. (February 6, 2024). Number of internet connection disruption cases worldwide in 2023, by type and reason [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1367039/number-of-internet-restrictions-worldwide-by-type-and-reason/
SurfShark. "Number of internet connection disruption cases worldwide in 2023, by type and reason." Chart. February 6, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1367039/number-of-internet-restrictions-worldwide-by-type-and-reason/
SurfShark. (2024). Number of internet connection disruption cases worldwide in 2023, by type and reason. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1367039/number-of-internet-restrictions-worldwide-by-type-and-reason/
SurfShark. "Number of Internet Connection Disruption Cases Worldwide in 2023, by Type and Reason." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1367039/number-of-internet-restrictions-worldwide-by-type-and-reason/
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Number of internet connection disruption cases worldwide in 2023, by type and reason [Graph], SurfShark, February 6, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1367039/number-of-internet-restrictions-worldwide-by-type-and-reason/