The congestion level or traffic increase rate shows the growth in peak travel times when compared the city's free flow (uncongested) traffic situation.
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Urban traffic congestion levels in Latin American cities 2021
The city of µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá, Colombia, ranked second as the Latin American metropolis most prone to traffic jams in 2024. According to the index, the Colombian capital experienced an average traffic increase of 44 percent during rush hours. Peru's capital, Lima, recorded the fifth-worst congestion level that year, meaning that driving in the city took around 39 percent longer at peak time than under low traffic conditions. Out of the top 10 Latin American cities evaluated in 2024, five are located in Colombia.
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TomTom. (January 7, 2025). Traffic congestion levels in selected Latin American cities' metropolitan areas in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/
TomTom. "Traffic congestion levels in selected Latin American cities' metropolitan areas in 2024." Chart. January 7, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/
TomTom. (2025). Traffic congestion levels in selected Latin American cities' metropolitan areas in 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/
TomTom. "Traffic Congestion Levels in Selected Latin American Cities' Metropolitan Areas in 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 7 Jan 2025, /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/
TomTom, Traffic congestion levels in selected Latin American cities' metropolitan areas in 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Traffic congestion levels in selected Latin American cities' metropolitan areas in 2024 [Graph], TomTom, January 7, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/889551/south-america-traffic-rush-hour/