Pune Among World’s Top 10 Most Congested Cities in 2025, Joins Kolkata and Bengaluru on Global List
Pune Among World’s Top 10 Most Congested Cities in 2025, Joins Kolkata and Bengaluru on Global List
Pune has earned a spot among the world’s Top 10 Most Congested Cities for 2025, as per the latest TomTom Traffic Index 2024, joining two other Indian metros—Kolkata and Bengaluru—in a global list dominated by heavy traffic woes.
The TomTom report, which analyzed traffic data from 500 cities across 62 countries, highlights the daily urban struggle commuters face due to rising congestion. The findings are based on real-time data gathered from over 600 million connected devices.
Pune Traffic Snapshot:
- Average travel time per 10 km: 33 minutes and 22 seconds
- Congestion level: 34%
- Annual time lost per commuter: 108 hours
This places Pune at the fourth spot globally, narrowly behind Kolkata and Bengaluru, and ahead of major cities like London, Kyoto, and Dublin.
Other Indian Cities in the Top 10:
- Kolkata ranks second worldwide
- Average travel time (10 km): 34 min 33 sec
- Congestion level: 32%
- Time lost annually: 110 hours
- Bengaluru comes in third
- Average travel time (10 km): 34 min 10 sec
- Congestion level: 38%
- Time lost annually: 117 hours
Global Top 10 Most Congested Cities in 2025 (According to TomTom Traffic Index 2024):
- Barranquilla, Colombia – 36 min 06 sec (45% congestion)
- Kolkata, India – 34 min 33 sec (32%)
- Bengaluru, India – 34 min 10 sec (38%)
- Pune, India – 33 min 22 sec (34%)
- London, UK – 33 min 17 sec (32%)
- Kyoto, Japan – 33 min 16 sec (39%)
- Lima, Peru – 33 min 12 sec (47%)
- Davao City, Philippines – 32 min 59 sec (49%)
- Trujillo, Peru – 32 min 56 sec (34%)
- Dublin, Ireland – 32 min 45 sec (47%)
Why This Matters:
The congestion rankings emphasize the urgent need for smarter urban planning, better public transportation infrastructure, and innovative mobility solutions in fast-growing cities like Pune.
As Indian metros continue to expand rapidly, authorities are being urged to prioritize traffic management and commuter-friendly policies to reduce the staggering number of hours lost on the road.
