Countries Where Cyber-bullying Was Reported The Most In 2018

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajCEO AdvisoryOctober 29, 2018October 23, 2019

The United States has recorded the third highest rate of children falling victim to the ‘faceless evil’ of cyberbullying in 2018 so far, that’s according to Comparitech report, which analyzed an Ipsos international survey of adults in 28 countries.

India has recorded the highest rate of children falling victim to cyberbullying in 2018 so far. Over 37% of Indian parents have admitted that their children have been victims of cyberbullying at least once, which is 5% more than 2016.

While India, Brazil, and the United States ranked high on the list of countries where parents complained of their children being cyberbullied. Russia, Japan, Chile, and France figured on the list as countries where parents reported the least.

Percentage of parents reported their child has been a victim of cyberbullying.

Countries Where Cyberbullying Was Reported The Most In 2018 So Far:

Rank	Country	2018	2016	2011
1	India	37	32	32
2	Brazil	29	19	20
3	United States	26	34	15
4	Belgium	25	13	12
5	South Africa	26	25	10
6	Malaysia	23	n/a	n/a
7	Sweden	23	20	14
8	Canada	20	17	18
9	Turkey	20	14	5
10	Saudi Arabia	19	17	18
11	Australia	19	20	13
12	Mexico	18	20	8
13	United Kingdom	18	15	11
14	China	17	20	11
15	Serbia	16	n/a	n/a
16	Germany	14	9	7
17	Argentina	14	10	9
18	Peru	14	13	n/a
19	South Korea	13	9	8
20	Italy	12	11	3
21	Poland	12	18	12
22	Romania	11	n/a	n/a
23	Hungary	10	11	7
24	Spain	9	10	5
25	France	9	7	5
26	Chile	8	n/a	n/a
27	Japan	5	7	7
28	Russia	1	9	5

According to Bullying Statistics, most teenagers (over 80 percent) now use a cell phone regularly, opening them up to new avenues for bullying. About half of young people have experienced some form of cyberbullying, and 10 to 20 % experience it regularly. Spreading rumors, sending mean messages and hurtful or threatening comments are the most common type of cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying can be very damaging to adolescents and teens. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide.

Telenor group reported that in a survey of parents and adults across Asia, 79% reported that either their child or a child that they know has been threatened with physical harm while playing online games specifically on websites or on social media.

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

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