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Jakarta Listed Among the 30 Most Congested City Worldwide

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In 2023, Jakarta secured the 30th spot on the list of the most congested cities globally, according to the TomTom Traffic Index’s latest research. This extensive study, spanning 387 cities across 55 countries and 6 continents, revealed that residents of Jakarta require a minimum of 23 minutes and 30 seconds to cover a distance of 10 kilometres at an average speed of 20 km/h.

London claimed the top spot as the most congested city in 2023, followed by Dublin and Toronto. The European region retained its position as the leading contributor to CO2 emissions worldwide, with London and Paris individually contributing over 1,100 kg of CO2 emissions during rush hour each year.

On 9th March 2023, Jakarta experienced its highest congestion level, requiring 30 minutes and 10 seconds to cover 10 kilometres. Over a year, Jakarta residents spend a minimum of 177 hours, equivalent to 4 days and 21 hours, navigating through traffic jams.

30 The Most Congested City Worldwide by TomTom Traffic Index 2023

Rank City Average Travel Time (10KM)
1 London – United Kingdom 37 min 20 sec
2 Dublin – Ireland 29 min 30 sec
3 Toronto – Canada 29 min
4 Milan – Italy 28 min 50 sec
5 Lima – Peru 28 min 30 sec
6 Bengaluru – India 28 min 30 sec
7 Pune – India 28 min 10 sec
8 Bucharest – Romania 27 min 40 sec
9 Manila – Filipina 27 min 20 sec
10 Brussels – Belgia 27 min 
11 Taichung – Taiwan 26 min 50 sec
12 Rome – Italy 26 min 30 sec
13 Mexico City – Mexico 26 min 30 sec
14 Sapporo – Japan 26 min 30 sec
15 Bordeaux – France 26 min 30 sec
16 Paris – France 26 min 30 sec
17 Kaohsiung – Taiwan 26 min
18 Turin – Italy 25 min 40 sec
19 Bogotá – Colombia 25 min 30 sec
20 New York – US 24 min 50 sec
21 Wroclaw – Poland 24 min 40 sec
22 Geneva – Switzerland 24 min 40 sec
23 Buenos Aires – Argentina 24 min 30 sec
24 Messina – Italy 24 min 30 sec
25 Nagoya – Japan 24 min 20 sec
26 Hamburg – Germany 23 min 50 sec
27 Tokyo – Japan 23 min 50 sec
28 Zurich – Switzerland 23 min 30 sec
29 Manchester – UK 23 min 30 sec
30 Jakarta Indonesia 23 min 20 sec

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