Top Ten Most Traffic Congested Cities In the World

TOO MUCH TRAFFIC! Here are the cities with the worst traffic congestion.
The Top Ten
1 Sao Paulo, Brazil
2 Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a bustling city with a mix of modern and traditional influences. The city's historical sites include Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil. Dhaka is known for its vibrant markets, like Shankhari Bazar and New Market, offering a variety of goods. The Sadarghat river port is a hub of activity along the Buriganga River. Dhaka University contributes to the city's academic and cultural scene.

It can literally take 4 hours just to go 5 kilometers to your destination.

3 Manila, Philippines The capital city of the Philippines, Manila is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with a rich history influenced by various cultures including Spanish, American, and indigenous influences. As a center for commerce, education, and governance, Manila houses several important institutions, including the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest existing university in Asia. Known for its vibrant street life and local markets like Divisoria and Quiapo, the city has a diverse culinary and artistic scene.
4 Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City, or the City of Mexico, is the capital of Mexico and the most populous city in North America.
5 Beijing, China
6 Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.
7 Mumbai, India Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings.

This should be number one. So small for its 24mil+ people, and takes 1 hour to travel 9 miles.

8 Moscow, Russia

The traffic is awful there. I think it's impossible to drive through the whole city during 1 day!

9 Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosphorus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population ...read more.
10 Los Angeles, USA Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles and often abbreviated as L.A., is the largest city in California. It has an estimated population of nearly 4 million, and is the second-largest city in the United States, after New York City, and the third-largest city in North America, after Mexico City ...read more.
The Contenders
11 Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, situated on the northwestern coast of the island of Java. Known for its skyscrapers, modern infrastructure, and a myriad of shopping malls, the city serves as Indonesia's economic, political, and cultural hub. Due to its strategic location, Jakarta has a mix of multiple ethnicities and cultures, which is reflected in its cuisine, language, and festivals. Despite its rapid urbanization, Jakarta still retains pockets of traditional Indonesian culture, visible in areas like Kota Tua.
12 Toronto, Canada Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario, and the centre of the Greater Toronto Area, the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Not quite as bad as Montreal, but still hell for drivers

13 Montreal, Canada Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada. Originally called Ville-Marie, it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, which took its name from the same source as the city, and a few much smaller peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard. It has a distinct four-season continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold, snowy winters.

Should be at #4 behind Moscow, Sao Paulo and Lagos, this place is so congested that people abandon there cars in the middle of the road!

Its literally impossible to get through downtown in 7 hours, the population Montreal has right now should have happened in 2050!

14 London, England

It is practically impossible to park in Central London. Even Londoners with decades of experience such as myself will tell you this.

15 Karachi, Pakistan
16 Lagos, Nigeria
17 Cairo, Egypt
18 Barcelona Barcelona is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain.
19 New York City, USA The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States.
20 Tehran, Iran Tehran is the capital of Iran and is located in the northern part of the country at the foot of the Alborz mountain range. It serves as Iran's political, economic, and cultural center. Known for its modern architecture juxtaposed with historical sites, Tehran is home to landmarks like the Golestan Palace and the Azadi Tower. The city has a wide range of museums, art galleries, and parks, making it a hub for intellectual and creative activity in Iran.
21 Berlin, Germany Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.8 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous ...read more.
22 Brussels, Belgium Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. ...read more.
23 San Francisco, CA San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a city in, and the cultural, commercial, and financial center of, Northern California.
24 Niterói, Brazil
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