19 countries and the most densely populated subregion on Telegram in Europe. Active local communities, city chats and news groups across every country.
Russia
1,999,563
Ukraine
2,060,636
Poland
684,153
Romania
1,136,661
Belarus
1,354,850
Georgia
542,476
Serbia
804,434
Hungary
376,742
Bulgaria
596,933
Czech Republic
743,944
Croatia
449,034
Moldova
544,754
Slovakia
666,803
Albania
201,430
Slovenia
115,346
Bosnia
110,247
Kosovo
68,718
Macedonia
51,816
Montenegro
520,470
9 countries with some of the most internationally diverse Telegram communities. Expat chats, local media and multicultural city groups dominate.
Germany
854,482
United Kingdom
2,497,769
France
553,082
Netherlands
787,561
Switzerland
1,210,909
Austria
580,296
Belgium
487,151
Ireland
533,858
Luxembourg
53,826
8 countries across Scandinavia and the Baltics. Smaller audiences but highly engaged — quality-focused communities with strong local identity.
Sweden
1,337,225
Finland
572,721
Denmark
309,595
Norway
457,557
Latvia
545,419
Lithuania
593,852
Estonia
298,544
Iceland
118,163
8 countries along the Mediterranean coast. Strong expat, tourism and lifestyle communities alongside active local discussion groups.
Italy
705,629
Spain
729,785
Greece
306,964
Portugal
458,888
Malta
150,004
Cyprus
787,772
Catalonia
556,991
Catalunya
629,538
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are Telegram groups in Europe?
Telegram groups are widely used across Europe — 27% of Telegram's global user base comes from the continent. Over 35% of young Europeans aged 13–39 use Telegram regularly, and group chats are the primary way communities organise around local topics, crypto, politics and expat life.
In which European countries are Telegram groups most active?
Telegram groups are most active in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, where they serve as a primary tool for community communication. Groups are also rapidly growing in the Western Balkans — Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia — and across Eastern Europe generally.
What kinds of Telegram groups exist in Western Europe?
In Germany, France, Italy and the UK you'll find Telegram groups for expats, crypto traders, local city communities and privacy-focused discussions. WhatsApp dominates personal messaging in the West, but Telegram groups attract users who want larger communities, file sharing and anonymity.