Brazil
279,190
Colombia
1,014,524
Argentina
329,361
Venezuela
1,249,555
Peru
272,752
Chile
667,905
Bolivia
494,470
Paraguay
240,165
Uruguay
78,089
Guyana
12,725
Suriname
3,956
Guatemala
164,766
Dominican Republic
9,066
Cuba
466,101
Honduras
67,608
El Salvador
55,997
Nicaragua
116,491
Panama
233,277
Costa Rica
325,291
Haiti
672,757
Jamaica
122,918
Puerto Rico
16,192
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telegram popular in Latin America?
Yes — Latin America accounts for 21% of Telegram's global user base. Brazil leads with 38% population penetration and Mexico follows at 34%, making them two of the highest-adoption countries in the world. Telegram groups in the region cover crypto, local community topics and political discussion.
Which countries in the Americas have the most active Telegram groups?
Brazil and Mexico dominate, followed by Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela. In the Caribbean and Central America, Jamaica, Cuba and Panama have growing Telegram communities. In North America, usage is more niche — concentrated around crypto, privacy and tech communities.
Why is Telegram growing in South America?
WhatsApp dominates personal messaging across the region, but Telegram wins for large public groups, file sharing and anonymous communities. Crypto trading groups, political communities and diaspora networks have all driven Telegram's rapid growth across South America.