Dublin is now the 11th-most congested city in the world, according to a new report, with a transportation academic warning the capital is “skating on thin ice”. Dublin city was described as one of the “big movers” in 2025, having risen four places from the 15th spot in the global congestion rankings. Dublin also remained the third-most congested city in Europe, behind Paris and London, both of which saw decreases in the average hours lost. Galway, meanwhile, was the 71st-most congested city in the world, with motorists losing an average of 62 hours this year, down 7 per cent from 2024. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, retained the number one spot as the most congested city in the world, with drivers losing an average of 118 hours.

Source: The Irish Times December 22, 2025 13:00 UTC