6 countries with some of the most followed Telegram channels globally. Crypto, tech and entertainment broadcasts from China, Japan, Korea and beyond.
6 countries and one of the largest combined audiences on Telegram. India and Bangladesh alone drive hundreds of thousands of active news and entertainment channels.
10 countries and the fastest-growing broadcast region in Asia. Local news, crypto feeds and entertainment channels see massive engagement across the board.
Indonesia
284,547
Vietnam
201,249
Philippines
722,254
Thailand
293,548
Malaysia
345,894
Myanmar
1,056,805
Singapore
520,294
Cambodia
412,738
Laos
273,233
Brunei
127,600
4 countries with rapidly expanding Telegram presence. Local news and public announcements are the dominant channel types as adoption accelerates.
3 countries including Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Diverse mix of diaspora-oriented broadcasts, news feeds and niche interest channels.
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.