6 countries home to some of the most active Telegram group cultures globally. Gaming, crypto and tech communities thrive alongside tight-knit local city chats.
China
1,036,192
Japan
2,200,277
Korea
2,445,922
Taiwan
1,350,439
Hong Kong
2,211,721
Mongolia
375,292
6 countries and one of the largest group-based communities on Telegram. From student networks to local neighborhood chats, engagement runs deep across the region.
India
3,789,500
Pakistan
696,818
Bangladesh
1,302,997
Sri Lanka
713,757
Nepal
254,121
Maldives
455,449
10 countries and the most group-dense subregion in Asia. Local community chats, trading groups and interest-based communities are active around the clock.
Indonesia
4,217,571
Vietnam
958,337
Philippines
2,222,644
Thailand
1,152,888
Malaysia
1,021,927
Myanmar
3,587,213
Singapore
1,126,842
Cambodia
1,435,185
Laos
1,218,572
Brunei
195,066
4 countries where Telegram groups have become the primary space for local community organizing. City chats and interest groups are growing fast.
3 countries including Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Diaspora communities, expat groups and local interest chats make up the core of activity here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Asian country has the most Telegram groups?
India leads Asia with over 104 million Telegram users, but Southeast Asia produces the highest density of active groups — Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines each have millions of public communities covering crypto, local news, business and cultural topics.
Is Telegram popular in Southeast Asia?
Very much so. Indonesia has 27 million users, Vietnam and the Philippines are consistently in the global top 10 for downloads. Telegram groups here are used for everything from local trading communities to political discussions and expat networks.
Why do people in Asia use Telegram groups instead of other apps?
Telegram supports groups of up to 200,000 members — far larger than WhatsApp or Facebook groups. In countries with internet restrictions like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, Telegram groups also offer a layer of privacy and censorship resistance that drives adoption.