Indonesia
284,547
Vietnam
201,331
Philippines
540,091
Thailand
293,278
Malaysia
345,894
Myanmar
1,056,805
Singapore
304,627
Cambodia
359,146
Laos
11,869
Brunei
127,600
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Telegram channels are popular in Asia?
Crypto, gaming and news dominate Asian Telegram feeds. The world's largest Telegram channel — Hamster Kombat with 43 million subscribers — emerged from Asia's crypto gaming scene. News and political broadcasts are also massive in India, Pakistan, Indonesia and across Southeast Asia.
Which Asian countries have the most Telegram channels?
India leads with over 104 million users and a vast number of public broadcasts. Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam and the Philippines each have hundreds of thousands of active Telegram feeds covering local news, entertainment, crypto and education.
Are Telegram channels used for news in Asia?
Critically so — especially in countries with restricted media. In Myanmar, Telegram became a primary information source during the 2021 military coup. In China, users access Telegram via VPN for uncensored news. Across South and Southeast Asia, independent journalists and media outlets routinely publish on Telegram.