Top 10 Cities With The Worst Traffic Congestion In The World

Photo Credit: Unsplash London’s city center was the slowest to drive through in 2023, with an average speed of 15 mph throughout the year. Aditi Shah Updated On 05:05 PM IST, 05 Feb 2024

TomTom, the geolocation technology 'specialist' has released the 13th edition of its TomTom Traffic Index, an annual report that provides data and information on traffic trends in 387 cities in 55 countries throughout 2023. Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

1. London, UK

Avg travel time per 10 km: 37 minutes 20 seconds Congestion level (in %): 45 Time lost per year at rush hours: 148 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 14 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

2. Dublin, Ireland

Avg travel time per 10 km: 29 minutes 30 seconds Congestion level (in %): 66 Time lost per year at rush hours: 158 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 16 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

3. Toronto, Canada

Avg travel time per 10 km: 29 minutes Congestion level (in %): 42 Time lost per year at rush hours: 98 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 18 Km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

4. Milan, Italy

Avg travel time per 10 km: 28 minutes 50 seconds Congestion level (in %): 45 Time lost per year at rush hours: 137 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 17 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

5. Lima, Peru

Avg travel time per 10 km: 28 minutes 30 seconds Congestion level (in %): 63 Time lost per year at rush hours: 132 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 18 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

6. Bengaluru, India

Avg travel time per 10 km: 28 minutes 10 seconds Congestion level (in %): 63 Time lost per year at rush hours: 132 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 18 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

7. Pune, India

Avg travel time per 10 km: 27 minutes 50 seconds Congestion level (in %): 57 Time lost per year at rush hours: 128 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 19 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

8. Bucharest, Romania

Avg travel time per 10 km: 27 minutes 40 seconds Congestion level (in %): 55 Time lost per year at rush hours: 150 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 17 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

9. Manila, Philippines

Avg travel time per 10 km: 27 minutes 20 seconds Congestion level (in %): 46 Time lost per year at rush hours: 105 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 19 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

10. Brussels, Belgium

Avg travel time per 10 km: 27 minutes Congestion level (in %): 37 Time lost per year at rush hours: 104 hours Avg speed in rush hour: 18 km/h Photo Credit: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]