Lagos Tops Traffic List.

Get ready to hear about the cities with the most terrible traffic in the world! According to the Global Traffic Congestion Rankings 2023 by Traffic Index, Lagos State is at the top of the list. Lagos, a city in Nigeria, has the worst road traffic out of all the cities with at least 500,000 people.

Other Cities with Dreadful Traffic

But Lagos is not alone in this traffic nightmare. Riga, the capital and largest city of Latvia, comes in second place. Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran, takes the third spot. Mexico City in Mexico, Mumbai in India, and Krakow in Poland follow closely behind, ranking fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively. These cities are known for their congested roads and long hours spent in traffic.

Surprisingly, only two African cities made it to the list. Cairo, the capital of Egypt, ranked 9th, and Casablanca, the economic and business center of Morocco, ranked 48th. These cities face similar traffic challenges as the rest of the world.

The Top 10 Cities with the Worst Traffic

Now, let’s take a look at the top 10 cities with the worst traffic:

1. Lagos (Nigeria)
2. Riga (Latvia)
3. Tehran (Iran)
4. Mexico City (Mexico)
5. Mumbai (India)
6. Krakow (Poland)
7. Istanbul (Turkey)
8. Lima (Peru)
9. Cairo (Egypt)
10. Bucuresti (Romania)

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These cities are notorious for their heavy traffic and long commutes. If you ever find yourself in one of these places, be prepared for some serious traffic jams!