Pune Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Most Congested Cities in 2025

Pune has been ranked the fourth most congested city in the world, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2024, joining fellow Indian metros Kolkata and Bengaluru in a global top 10 list dominated by cities battling severe traffic bottlenecks.

The report analyzed traffic data from over 500 cities across 62 countries, based on real-time information collected from more than 600 million connected devices. The findings shed light on the growing challenge of urban mobility in rapidly expanding Indian cities.

🚦 Pune Traffic Snapshot – 2025

• Average time to travel 10 km: 33 minutes, 22 seconds

• Congestion level: 34%

• Annual time lost per commuter: 108 hours

Pune now sits ahead of global cities like London, Kyoto, and Dublin, raising concerns about transport infrastructure and the increasing burden on daily commuters.

Three Indian Cities in Global Top 5

1. Kolkata – 2nd globally

   • Avg. time per 10 km: 34 min 33 sec

   • Congestion: 32%

   • Time lost/year: 110 hours

2. Bengaluru – 3rd globally

   • Avg. time per 10 km: 34 min 10 sec

   • Congestion: 38%

   • Time lost/year: 117 hours

3. Pune – 4th globally

   • Avg. time per 10 km: 33 min 22 sec

   • Congestion: 34%

   • Time lost/year: 108 hours

These cities surpass several developed urban centers in terms of time lost and daily delays, signaling the need for immediate action.

🌍 Global Top 10 Most Congested Cities (2025)

(Based on average travel time per 10 km)

1. Barranquilla, Colombia – 36:06 (45%)

2. Kolkata, India – 34:33 (32%)

3. Bengaluru, India – 34:10 (38%)

4. Pune, India – 33:22 (34%)

5. London, UK – 33:17 (32%)

6. Kyoto, Japan – 33:16 (39%)

7. Lima, Peru – 33:12 (47%)

8. Davao City, Philippines – 32:59 (49%)

9. Trujillo, Peru – 32:56 (34%)

10. Dublin, Ireland – 32:45 (47%)

What This Means for Urban India

The data signals a growing urban infrastructure crisis, particularly in second-tier metros like Pune that are witnessing rapid growth but lagging behind in sustainable mobility solutions.

Experts suggest that better traffic management, expansion of public transport systems, and integrated urban planning are key to reducing the economic and social impact of such high congestion levels.

If not addressed urgently, the 108 hours lost per commuter per year could cost not just time, but productivity, mental health, and environmental sustainability.