Year in and year out, worldwide governments turn to internet shutdowns for reasons such as protests or conflict, elections, and even national exams. These incidents not only infringe on people's digital rights but also have a considerable toll on the country's economy.
2024: 167 internet shutdown in 28 countries lasting 88,788 hours and costing $7.69 billion. Pakistan was the most affected nation.
2023: 196 internet shutdowns in 25 countries lasting 79,238 hours and costing $9.01 billion. Russia was the most affected nation.
2022: 114 internet shutdowns in 23 countries lasting 50,095 hours and costing $24.61 billion. Russia was the most affected nation.
2021: 50 internet shutdowns in 21 countries lasting 30,179 hours and costing $5.45 billion. Myanmar was the most affected nation.
2020: 93 internet shutdowns in 21 countries lasting 27,165 hours cost $4.01 billion. India was the most affected nation.
