Africa vs South Africa: Roads, total network
Africa
39,477 km
in 2006
South Africa
362,099 km
in 2000
Africa rank
2nd
South Africa rank
1st
Roads, total network over time
- Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 362,099 km against 39,477 km in Africa, a difference of 322,622 km.
That makes South Africa's figure about 9.2 times Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 1st of 4 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.74 million km | 353,230 km | 1.39 million km | Africa |
| 2000s | 1.70 million km | 362,099 km | 1.33 million km | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher roads, total network, Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 362,099 km against 39,477 km in Africa as of 2000.
- What is the difference in roads, total network between Africa and South Africa?
- 322,622 km, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2000.
- How do Africa and South Africa rank globally for roads, total network?
- Africa ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 1st of 4 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted, published as Roads, total network (km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total road network includes motorways, highways, and main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and all other roads in a country. A motorway is a road designed and built for motor traffic that separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions.