5 Most Congested Cities in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 most congested cities in the world. If you want to read our discussion on the traffic management system market, you can go directly to the 35 Most Congested Cities in the World.

5. Lima, Peru

Average Travel Time (per 10km) = 28m 30s

Congestion Level = 61%

Lima, Peru, experienced an increase in travel time in 2023, with the average time to travel 10 km increasing by 1 minute 20 seconds. This marked one of the highest increments in travel time around the world.

4. Milan, Italy

Average Travel Time (per 10km) = 28m 50s

Congestion Level = 45%

Rome, Italy, has an average travel time of 28 minutes and 50 seconds to drive 10 km. Drivers have lost nearly 137 hours in traffic in the city last year.

3. Toronto, Canada

Average Travel Time (per 10km) = 29m

Congestion Level = 42%

Toronto experienced an increase in travel time in 2023, with the average time to travel 10 km increasing by 50 seconds.

2. Dublin, Ireland

Average Travel Time (per 10km) = 29m 30s

Congestion Level = 66%

Drivers in Dublin lost the most time to traffic during peak hours compared to any other city. On average, drivers in Dublin lost 158 hours over the course of the last year.

1. London, United Kingdom

Average Travel Time (per 10km) = 37m 20s

Congestion Level = 45%

London is currently the most congested city in the world. The city has a 45% congestion level and recorded an increase of 1 minute in the average travel time for 10km.

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