North Africa vs South Africa: Roads, total network
North Africa
57,626 km
in 2005
South Africa
362,099 km
in 2000
North Africa rank
1st
South Africa rank
1st
Roads, total network over time
- North Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 362,099 km against 57,626 km in North Africa, a difference of 304,473 km.
That makes South Africa's figure about 6.3 times North Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Africa ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 1st of 4 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 279,589 km | 353,230 km | 73,641 km | South Africa |
| 2000s | 327,823 km | 362,099 km | 34,276 km | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher roads, total network, North Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 362,099 km against 57,626 km in North Africa as of 2000.
- What is the difference in roads, total network between North Africa and South Africa?
- 304,473 km, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Africa and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2000.
- How do North Africa and South Africa rank globally for roads, total network?
- North Africa ranks 1st 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.