Social media: Telegram users in South Africa | Brand Report

Consumer Insights report

This report provides a data-driven profile of Telegram users in South Africa, drawn from the Statista Consumer Insights. It compares these brand users side by side with social media users and the general population to uncover what sets them apart.

The report starts with a demographic breakdown — generations, gender, education, income, household type, and community size — before exploring what matters to these brand users: their interests, hobbies, sporting habits, and the values they prioritize.

From there, it shifts to attitudes and outlook, covering the national issues they care about most and where they fall on the political spectrum. The final section maps out how to connect with them — which media channels they engage with, which social platforms they spend time on, and where they notice advertising, both online and offline.

Every data point is benchmarked against social media users and all respondents in South Africa, making it easy to spot opportunities for sharper positioning and smarter media spend.

Table of contents

Selected insights about Telegram users in South Africa
• Telegram users also frequently use Facebook and YouTube
• Soccer is practiced by a significant share of Telegram users
• Soccer leads as the most followed sport by Telegram users

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