Brazil Surprises and Is Excluded From the List of the Ten Most Congested Cities in the World According to International Study

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 15/09/2025 at 23:37

Avenida brasileira com tráfego intenso e bandeira do Brasil, simbolizando o resultado do estudo da Inrix que deixou o País fora do top 10 mundial

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Brazilian Traffic Still Distant from the Most Chaotic Cities in the World

A survey by Inrix, recently released, analyzed the biggest traffic jams on the planet.
The study showed that no Brazilian city appears among the ten most affected.
Although Brazil faces urban challenges, drivers are not experiencing the same level of daily delays.
In comparison, drivers in major international metropolises suffer more severe impacts on their commutes.

Global Ranking Led by New York and Europe in the Spotlight

According to surveys, New York ranks first.
The city recorded average delays of 1 hour and 41 minutes per driver in 2024.
Following closely, London and Paris have times of 1 hour and 39 minutes and 1 hour and 37 minutes, respectively.
In addition, Mexico City appears among the negative highlights, averaging 1 hour and 36 minutes per trip.
Also featured in the ranking are Chicago, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Boston, Cape Town, and Brisbane.
These data reveal how population density directly influences the worsening of traffic in 2025.
Limited road infrastructure also plays a decisive role in the problems faced in these metropolises.

Rio de Janeiro Leads in Brazil According to Moovit Research

A survey from the Moovit app, conducted in 2023 and published in January 2025, reinforces the Brazilian situation.
The data showed that Rio de Janeiro has the highest average commuting time in the country.
The average was 58 minutes per trip, according to the analysis.
In the global scenario, the fluminense capital ranks eighth.
This result places the city ahead of Istanbul and Mexico City.
Brasília follows closely behind, with an average of 57 minutes per trip.
Porto Alegre records the shortest time among Brazilian capitals, with 48 minutes per commute.
The research analyzed millions of planned commutes in 50 different cities.
The study emphasizes the impact of urban mobility on the daily lives of Brazilians.

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Factors That Reduce the Impact of Congestion in the Country

Although Brazilians endure long commutes, Brazil does not appear among the ten worst in the world. Additionally, this position can be explained by structural measures.

Among these measures are dedicated bus corridors in major capitals. Moreover, the promotion of sustainable transportation and continuous investments in higher-capacity public transport stand out.

Likewise, infrastructure works complement this set of solutions. Therefore, even though efforts are insufficient given the accelerated urban expansion, they have helped reduce impacts.

Consequently, these initiatives are already showing results. Indeed, they have partially reduced the impact of traffic, even though the challenge remains significant and persistent.

Official List of the Ten Most Congested Cities According to Inrix

New York (USA): 1h41
London (England): 1h39
Paris (France): 1h37
Mexico City (Mexico): 1h36
Chicago (USA): 1h36
Istanbul (Turkey): 1h31
Los Angeles (USA): 1h29
Boston (USA): 1h28
Cape Town (South Africa): 1h23
Brisbane (Australia): 1h14

Based on these results, it is clear that the Brazilian challenges remain constant.
Nevertheless, Brazilian cities have not yet reached the critical level of congestion recorded in major global centers.
Will Brazil be able to maintain this position in the coming years with accelerated urban growth?

Brazil Surprises and Is Excluded From the List of the Ten Most Congested Cities in the World According to International Study

Brazilian Traffic Still Distant from the Most Chaotic Cities in the World

Global Ranking Led by New York and Europe in the Spotlight

Rio de Janeiro Leads in Brazil According to Moovit Research

Factors That Reduce the Impact of Congestion in the Country

Official List of the Ten Most Congested Cities According to Inrix

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