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Tiktok Bans by Country

Gabon has the highest Ban Started (2,026), followed by Albania (2,025) and New Caledonia (2,024). Bangladesh has the lowest (2,018).

Culture39 countries · 5 metricsUpdated Jun 26, 2026Original page
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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one country; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
2,023
Middle half 2,022 – 2,023
Average
2,022
36 countries
Highest
2,026
Gabon
Lowest
2,018
Bangladesh

Data

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39 countries · # = rank by Ban Started
#
1GabonActiveBanned for all users2,026—Broad social media restrictions during civil unrest; applied to multiple platforms including TikTok
2AlbaniaLiftedBanned for all users2,025February 3, 2026Nationwide ban introduced for at least one year due to concerns over youth violence; enforcement began in March 2025 and was later lifted after court ruling in 2026
3New CaledoniaLiftedTemporarily restricted2,0242,024Temporary nationwide restriction imposed by France during civil unrest following election law protests; later lifted
4United StatesActiveBanned from government devices and in certain states2,023—Federal agencies and numerous state governments prohibited TikTok on government-issued devices due to cybersecurity and data security concerns. Many individual states have additional regulations or outright bans.
4United KingdomActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Government and public-sector employees prohibited from using TikTok on official devices due to security and data protection concerns
4FranceActiveBanned from government devices2,023—TikTok prohibited on civil servant devices due to cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation concerns
4CanadaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Federal government banned TikTok on all government-issued devices following security review; similar bans adopted across provincial and territorial governments
4NepalLiftedTemporarily restricted2,023August 2024Nationwide ban introduced due to concerns over social harmony and misuse; lifted in August 2024 after agreement with TikTok on identifying criminal misuse
4AustraliaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—TikTok banned on all federal government devices, including ministers and agencies, due to cybersecurity concerns following national security review
4SomaliaUnconfirmedBanned for all users2,023—Ban announced by communications ministry over propaganda and indecent content, but enforcement is inconsistent and users may still access the platform
4SenegalActiveTemporarily restricted2,023—TikTok blocked during political unrest following arrest of opposition leader; lifting tied to regulatory agreement with government
4BelgiumActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Federal government prohibited TikTok on federal work devices due to cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation concerns
4CzechiaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—National cyber security agency issued warning against TikTok due to cybersecurity, privacy, and influence risks for critical infrastructure and public institutions
4AustriaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Federal government prohibited private use and installation of TikTok on work devices for federal employees based on security service advice
4KyrgyzstanActiveBanned for all users2,023—Full consumer ban introduced due to child mental health and content moderation concerns; lifting proposed in Feb 2026, status still unresolved
4DenmarkActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Ministry of Defence banned TikTok on work devices due to security concerns
4NorwayActiveBanned from government devices2,023—National Security Authority advised ban on TikTok for ministers, state secretaries, and political advisors on work devices due to security concerns
4IrelandActiveBanned from government devices2,023—National Cyber Security Centre advised that TikTok should not be installed or used on official public sector devices due to security concerns
4New ZealandActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Parliamentary Service banned TikTok on devices connected to Parliament following cybersecurity advice from the Government Communications Security Bureau
4LatviaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Ministry of Foreign Affairs banned TikTok on official work devices due to security concerns
4EstoniaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—TikTok prohibited on state-issued smartphones for public officials; installation removed and blocked on centrally managed devices
4MaltaActiveBanned from government devices2,023—Malta Information Technology Agency restricted TikTok on government devices, blocking access unless approved through a controlled internet package
23RussiaActiveRestricted content banned2,022—Access severely restricted after 2022 Ukraine invasion; uploads limited and content controls applied, with partial access still available via VPNs
23AfghanistanActiveBanned for all users2,022—Taliban-imposed
23TaiwanActiveBanned from government devices2,022—Entire public sector workforce
23NetherlandsActiveBanned from government devices2,022—Government advised suspension in 2022 and ordered removal from official work phones in 2023 due to data protection and security concerns
23JordanUnconfirmedTemporarily restricted2,022December 23, 2022Six-day temporary ban in Dec 2022; later reports in 2023 suggested continued restrictions due to compliance issues
28UzbekistanActiveRestricted content banned2,021—Included in personal data violators register; access blocked from Uzbek IP addresses
29IndiaActiveBanned for all users2,020—Nationwide ban imposed over national security concerns; no official reversal announced as of 2026
29ChinaActiveUnavailable but alternative app exists2,020—International TikTok blocked; domestic app Douyin used instead
29PakistanLiftedTemporarily restricted2,020November 2021 (final)Four separate ban/lift cycles between Oct 2020 and Nov 2021 over content moderation disputes; fully restored after TikTok assurances
29AzerbaijanActiveTemporarily restricted2,020—Access restricted during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; additional restrictions imposed in 2023
29Hong KongActiveUnavailable but alternative app exists2,020—International TikTok blocked; domestic app Douyin used instead
29ArmeniaUnconfirmedTemporarily restricted2,020—Loss of TikTok functionality reported during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; government involvement not confirmed
35IndonesiaLiftedBanned for all users2,018July 11, 2018Eight-day ban; lifted after TikTok pledged content moderation
35BangladeshTemporaryBanned for all users2,018—Blocked in 2018 as part of a crackdown on pornography and gambling sites; later restored. Temporarily blocked again during 2024 protests.
—VietnamActiveRestricted content banned——Government imposes ongoing content moderation and censorship rules, especially for political and national security-related content; no full nationwide ban reported
—IranActiveBanned for all users——Active , part of broader censorship
—North KoreaActiveBanned for all users——Active , total internet censorship

What correlates with Ban Started?

Pearson r against 1,676 other country metrics sharing at least 22 countries. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Ban Started tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. Gender Equality RankGender Roles by CountryA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 23
    Plot
  2. US News RankingMost Feminist CountriesA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.79 · very strong · n = 23
    Plot
  3. 1st Share of MarketMobile Phone Brands by Country
    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 22
    Plot
  4. Quality of Life Rank (US News)Standard of Living by CountryA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 26
    Plot
  5. Racial Equality Rank US NewsMost Racist CountriesA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.75 · very strong · n = 23
    Plot
  6. Education Score - US NewsMost Technologically Advanced Countries
    r = +0.73 · very strong · n = 23
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Ban Started tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Avg. % Of Income Donated (WGR)Most Charitable Countries
    r = −0.77 · very strong · n = 25
    Plot
  2. 10-Year Production Growth RateElectricity Production by Country
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 23
    Plot
  3. AB+ Blood TypeBlood Type by Country
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 32
    Plot
  4. Estimated Homeless PopulationHomelessness by Country
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 30
    Plot
  5. Avg PM2.5 ConcentrationPollution by Country
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 34
    Plot
  6. Muslim PopulationMuslim Population by Country
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 35
    Plot

Quick answers

Which country has the highest Ban Started?
Gabon has the highest Ban Started, at 2,026, followed by Albania (2,025) and New Caledonia (2,024).
Which country has the lowest Ban Started?
Bangladesh has the lowest Ban Started, at 2,018.
What is the median Ban Started across countries?
The median is 2,023 across the 36 countries with data.
Where does this tiktok bans by country data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Here's All the Countries With TikTok Bans - Time; Censorship of TikTok - Wiki; TikTok Banned Countries in 2026 - Resourcera.

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