4 territories with a strong base of English-language communities. Tech, crypto and local city groups draw the most active participation.
11 countries and the most group-active subregion in the Americas. Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities cover everything from local neighborhoods to trading rooms.
Brazil
617,297
Colombia
1,383,510
Argentina
577,973
Venezuela
1,492,427
Peru
1,508,351
Chile
784,880
Bolivia
509,734
Paraguay
244,868
Uruguay
122,265
Guyana
15,549
Suriname
10,854
11 countries with growing local group ecosystems. Community chats, expat meetups and interest-based groups are the most common formats.
Guatemala
152,004
Dominican Republic
321,148
Cuba
994,929
Honduras
82,112
El Salvador
84,380
Nicaragua
131,866
Panama
218,648
Costa Rica
1,879,436
Haiti
706,552
Jamaica
184,382
Puerto Rico
78,480
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.