TomTom Traffic Index 2025
India is among the top-ranked most congested countries
in the world according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025.Barranquilla, Colombia,
and London, United Kingdom, topped the list.
India’s Traffic Congestion Profile
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At the national level,
India ranked as the 5th most congested country globally and the second most
congested in Asia, after the Philippines.
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Bengaluru ranked third
for slowest travel times, followed by Kolkata at fourth place.
Bengaluru
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Ranked 2nd among the
world’s most congested cities in 2025, behind Mexico City.
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Recorded an average
congestion level of 74.4%, with peak-hour travel taking 15 minutes to cover 4.2
km at an average speed of 16.6 kmph.
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Commuters lost an average
of 168 hours annually to traffic, nearly a full working week.
Pune
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Ranked roughly 5th
globally with a congestion level of 71.1%.
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India’s second-worst city
after Bengaluru.
Mumbai
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Ranked within the top 20
globally (63% congestion).
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Shows slight improvement
relative to the previous year.
TomTom data also indicated a broader shift
in global commuting patterns in 2025
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Morning congestion (7–9
am) became more spread out, with lighter traffic early and extended
late-morning flows.
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Midday and early
afternoon traffic (11 am–3 pm) increased, reflecting flexible work and hybrid
schedules.
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Evening congestion began
earlier (from 3 pm) and lasted until 6 pm, leading to slower speeds despite a
flatter peak.
TomTom Traffic Index
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It is built from
anonymised GPS data and real driving speeds recorded across trillions of
kilometres.
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It enables detailed
comparisons across countries and cities, offering trusted insights for cities,
governments, organisations, and media outlets seeking to understand how
mobility evolves and how to respond to it.
¨ Data was anonymously collected from drivers within larger metropolitan areas (“metro”) and central city areas (“city”) throughout the complete road network, including fast roads and highways crossing these areas.
¨ The 2025 index covers 500 cities in over 60 countries and is the most comprehensive edition yet.
