The streets and highways of Metro Manila in the Philippines saw an average of 3.63 million vehicles traveling each day in 2023. This was about 90,000 vehicles more than the year before. Metro Manila is notorious for its traffic congestion, and motorists in Manila City alone can lose about 100 hours annually when driving during rush hour.
Which vehicles congest Metro Manila?
In 2023, motorcycles were the vehicles with the highest average daily traffic volume in Metro Manila. Aside from being affordable, motorcycles are the best option for navigating the traffic-congested streets of the region. Most Filipinos own a scooter, followed by mopeds. Next to motorcycles, cars, either private or rental, were also a major source of traffic in Metro Manila.
Commuting in Metro Manila
As the volume of vehicles traveling within Metro Manila continues to increase, commuters may have to spend hours each day getting to their destination. While public transportation options, such as commuter trains, jeepneys, and buses, are available, travelers may face difficulties in reaching their destination with less stress and travel time. According to a nationwide Statista survey in June 2024, most Filipinos spend 15 minutes to about an hour each day commuting to work, school, or university. However, factors such as proximity to the destination and whether the respondents live in rural or urban areas should be considered.
Average daily traffic volume in Metro Manila in the Philippines from 2018 to 2023
(in millions)
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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. (March 20, 2024). Average daily traffic volume in Metro Manila in the Philippines from 2018 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276518/philippines-average-daily-traffic-metro-manila/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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