South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Roads, total network
Roads, total network over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 362,099 km against 39,477 km in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, a difference of 322,622 km.
That makes South Africa's figure about 9.2 times Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 47 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 353,230 km | 950,923 km | 597,692 km | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria |
| 2000s | 362,099 km | 1.01 million km | 644,251 km | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher roads, total network, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- South Africa, at 362,099 km against 39,477 km in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria as of 2000.
- What is the difference in roads, total network between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- 322,622 km, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2000.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank globally for roads, total network?
- South Africa ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 47 countries.
- 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.