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
639,132
Colombia
1,434,534
Argentina
564,342
Venezuela
1,515,801
Peru
1,577,350
Chile
788,787
Bolivia
508,474
Paraguay
244,798
Uruguay
121,398
Guyana
15,495
Suriname
10,708
11 countries with growing local group ecosystems. Community chats, expat meetups and interest-based groups are the most common formats.
Guatemala
153,328
Dominican Republic
345,272
Cuba
1,021,020
Honduras
82,082
El Salvador
84,602
Nicaragua
131,990
Panama
219,022
Costa Rica
1,894,545
Haiti
707,884
Jamaica
183,940
Puerto Rico
87,991
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.