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
1,035,364
Japan
2,187,937
Korea
2,450,540
Taiwan
1,348,423
Hong Kong
2,212,358
Mongolia
365,285
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
3,806,598
Pakistan
697,508
Bangladesh
1,302,998
Sri Lanka
719,239
Nepal
254,036
Maldives
448,973
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
4,274,082
Vietnam
959,705
Philippines
2,209,859
Thailand
1,154,046
Malaysia
1,023,502
Myanmar
3,618,457
Singapore
1,123,099
Cambodia
1,421,100
Laos
1,243,058
Brunei
197,762
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.