Surfshark Says Internet censorship increased in 2025: 81 restrictions in 21 countries
Government-imposed internet shutdowns introduced in 2025 alone reached 2.5 billion people — about a third of the world’s 8.2 billion population, Surfshark’s annual study shows.
Key insights:
2025 began with 47 internet restrictions imposed by 22 countries.
Throughout the year, 81 new restrictions were introduced across 21 countries, 29% increase compared to 2024.
Asia continues to lead the world in internet censorship cases. The governments of 10 Asian countries imposed 56 new restrictions.
India remained the country with the most internet restrictions (24).
Social media was targeted in 21 out of 81 internet restrictions introduced in 2025, a slight increase from 18 social media restrictions in 2024.
Telegram was the most-restricted social media platform in 2025.
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Surfshark Says Internet censorship increased in 2025: 81 restrictions in 21 countries
Government-imposed internet shutdowns introduced in 2025 alone reached 2.5 billion people — about a third of the world’s 8.2 billion population, Surfshark’s annual study shows.
Key insights:
You can read the research here: surfshark.com/research/study/internet-shutdowns-2025
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