As of March 2025, TikTok has been banned or restricted in multiple countries, often due to reasons related to national security, data privacy, or social impact. Below are some major countries and regions:

  1. India: Since June 2020, the Indian government has banned multiple Chinese apps, including TikTok, citing national security concerns.
  2. Afghanistan: In 2022, the Taliban government banned apps such as TikTok and PUBG, citing the need to protect teenagers from misinformation.
  3. Nepal: In November 2023, the Nepalese government imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing its disruption of social harmony and dissemination of inappropriate content.
  4. Somalia: In 2023, the Somali government ordered a ban on TikTok, Telegram, and the gambling site 1xBet, claiming these platforms were used to spread terrorist content and misinformation.
  5. Kyrgyzstan: In August 2023, Kyrgyz authorities banned TikTok, citing its harmful effects on children's health and development.
  6. Iran: Iran has banned the operation of most major social networks, including TikTok.
  7. Albania: In March 2025, the Albanian government announced a one-year ban on TikTok operations, citing the protection of minors. El País

Additionally, some countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the European Union, New Zealand, and Australia, have also banned TikTok on official devices.

It is important to note that while these countries have implemented bans or restrictions on TikTok, the specific enforcement and scope may vary.

In 2022, the Russian government decided to restrict TikTok due to its non-compliance with the country's laws, particularly regarding content moderation and information management. The Russian government also claimed that TikTok was used to disseminate information not in line with Russian law and accused the platform of failing to effectively control uploaded content, especially content related to the war in Ukraine.

Since then, TikTok's operations in Russia have become restricted. Russian users have been unable to download the app from the local App Store, and the platform's services have gradually faced censorship and limitations. TikTok also announced the suspension of its services in Russia.

Therefore, Russia is one of the countries that has banned TikTok.

In addition to India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Somalia, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Albania, and Russia, the following countries or regions also have partial restrictions or bans on TikTok:

  1. Hong Kong, China: Although Hong Kong has not fully banned TikTok, its regulation of social platforms is increasingly strict, and many mainland Chinese apps are inaccessible in Hong Kong.
  2. United States: The U.S. government has proposed banning TikTok and has prohibited its use on devices in multiple state and federal government departments. Some U.S. states, military branches, and government agencies require employees not to use TikTok.
  3. Canada: The Canadian government requires that TikTok not be used on government agency devices, especially when handling sensitive information, due to concerns over data security and privacy.
  4. Some European Countries: Several European countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, have regulated TikTok over security and privacy issues. Although there is no full ban, restrictive measures have been implemented in specific cases. For example, Belgian regulators required TikTok to improve its privacy protection measures.
  5. Australia: While Australia has not completely banned TikTok, it has taken some measures to restrict its use on government devices for national security reasons.
  6. Pakistan: Pakistan has temporarily blocked TikTok in the past due to obscene or inappropriate content on the platform. Although the ban was later lifted, the government continues to regulate TikTok.

Overall, the bans and restrictions faced by TikTok are mostly related to data security, privacy protection, and the management of political content. The pressure on TikTok is particularly greater in countries with sensitive relations with China.