The world’s traffic jam capital has shifted, with Istanbul claiming the title for the first time in 2024. According to an analysis by the traffic service provider inrix, drivers in Istanbul lose an average of 105 hours per year to congestion. This marks a significant shift in global traffic patterns, highlighting the growing challenges of urban mobility.
New York and Chicago are tied for second place globally, each experiencing an average time loss of 102 hours per year due to traffic jams. London ranks first among European cities and fourth worldwide, with an average time loss of 101 hours. Paris ranks sixth globally, with drivers spending an average of 97 hours in traffic jams. Cape Town is the most congested city in Africa,with a delay of 94 hours per year.
Düsseldorf overtook Berlin to become Germany’s most congested city in 2024, with drivers experiencing an average time loss of 60 hours per year and a 22 percent increase in congestion. The surge in traffic delays in Düsseldorf is attributed to “numerous construction sites on heavily trafficked highway sections around Düsseldorf, such as the A46 and the A59.”
“The results for 2024 clarify that traffic growth worldwide is unabated, while the infrastructure of many cities is reaching its limits,” said Bob Pishue from Inrix. He emphasized that efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies are crucial in the long term.
The increase in car trips to city centers “indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the covid-19 pandemic.” “Traffic jams are therefore preprogrammed,especially in metropolitan areas,” according to the report.
This article was written in collaboration with generative AI company Alchemiq.
### Table: global Traffic Jam Rankings 2024
| City | Average Time Loss (Hours) | Global Rank |
|—————|—————————|————-|
| Istanbul | 105 | 1 |
| New York | 102 | 2 |
| Chicago | 102 | 2 |
| London | 101 | 4 |
| Paris | 97 | 6 |
| Cape Town | 94 | 1 (Africa) |
| Düsseldorf | 60 | 1 (Germany) |
The data highlights the growing need for innovative solutions to manage traffic congestion, especially in metropolitan areas. For more insights on traffic management strategies, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix.The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix.The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix.The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide.For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic.For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. the report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report,visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report,visit Inrix. The increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix. The report emphasizes the importance of efficient traffic management and innovative mobility strategies to address the growing traffic challenges in cities worldwide. For more details on the report, visit inrix. the increase in car trips to city centers indicates that employees are returning to the office and the city centers have almost recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. For more insights on the impact of the pandemic on traffic patterns, visit Inrix.
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