19 countries and the most densely populated subregion on Telegram in Europe. Active local communities, city chats and news groups across every country.
Russia
541,432
Ukraine
1,157,423
Poland
296,939
Romania
839,428
Belarus
609,400
Georgia
204,686
Serbia
390,460
Hungary
224,596
Bulgaria
282,295
Czech Republic
720,956
Croatia
383,795
Moldova
461,210
Slovakia
312,615
Albania
110,964
Slovenia
83,825
Bosnia
67,265
Kosovo
25,225
Macedonia
25,062
Montenegro
314,776
9 countries with some of the most internationally diverse Telegram communities. Expat chats, local media and multicultural city groups dominate.
Germany
469,417
United Kingdom
2,364,168
France
352,195
Netherlands
366,121
Switzerland
1,101,913
Austria
361,624
Belgium
389,212
Ireland
398,276
Luxembourg
29,264
8 countries across Scandinavia and the Baltics. Smaller audiences but highly engaged — quality-focused communities with strong local identity.
Sweden
1,307,940
Finland
407,910
Denmark
271,033
Norway
440,839
Latvia
209,892
Lithuania
111,058
Estonia
253,245
Iceland
64,620
8 countries along the Mediterranean coast. Strong expat, tourism and lifestyle communities alongside active local discussion groups.
Italy
274,213
Spain
261,762
Greece
236,711
Portugal
380,776
Malta
155,327
Cyprus
334,697
Catalonia
534,943
Catalunya
536,044
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.