Sri Lanka has been ranked as the third most traffic-congested country in the world, according to the Numbeo Traffic Index by Country 2026 Mid-Year.
The latest report, published by the Serbia-based global data platform Numbeo, places Sri Lanka third with a Traffic Index score of 254.5. Only Nigeria and Costa Rica rank higher on the list.
Numbeo compiles its Traffic Index using data contributed by residents and commuters worldwide, reflecting real-life experiences of traffic congestion, travel times, and road conditions.
According to the report, the top 10 countries with the highest traffic congestion are:
Nigeria
Costa Rica
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Kenya
Egypt
Peru
Iran
India
Colombia
The ranking highlights the significant traffic challenges faced by Sri Lanka, placing it among the countries experiencing the highest levels of road congestion globally.
