LinkedIn only counts active accounts in statistics
Linkein explains the move this way: "To help members with more reliable insights into engagement and reach, restricted and dormant accounts will no longer be included in the total number of followers and connections on a member's profile. In the future, we will regularly update the number of connections and followers for all members accordingly. This is part of our effort to create a safe, authentic, and transparent user experience that provides a more accurate picture of our audience."