Düsseldorf Tops German Stau Rankings as Traffic Delays Worsen Nationwide

German drivers faced increased congestion in 2024, with Düsseldorf leading in delays due to construction and rising commuter traffic.

Düsseldorf recorded the highest average traffic delay in Germany in 2024, with drivers losing 60 hours annually, a 22% increase from the previous year.
Nationwide, German commuters spent an average of 43 hours in traffic, three hours more than in 2023, highlighting worsening congestion trends.
Key causes of delays include numerous construction projects, a resurgence in office commutes post-pandemic, and insufficient public transport reliability.
Major cities like Berlin, Stuttgart, Cologne, and Munich also ranked high in traffic delays, with time losses ranging from 55 to 58 hours annually.
Internationally, Istanbul and New York lead global rankings for traffic delays, with drivers losing over 100 hours annually, far exceeding German averages.