Roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Roads, total network was 153,497 km in 2004. ▬ Flat
Roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996–2004
Source: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted. Measured in km.
Analysis
In 2004, roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 153,497 km. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 157,000 km in 1996 and was at its lowest, 153,497 km, in 2004.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 157,000 km | — |
| 1997 | 157,000 km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 157,000 km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 157,000 km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 153,497 km | -2.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 153,497 km is above the median for low income countries, which is 19,267 km, 8.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 153,497 km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19,267 km, 8.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 157,000 km | 157,000 km | 157,000 km | 3 |
| 2000s | 155,248 km | 153,497 km | 157,000 km | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More infrastructure data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 58.53 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2013)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.5853 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Roads, total network in Democratic Republic of Congo was 153,497 km in 2004, according to International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted.
- What is the highest roads, total network recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 157,000 km in 1996.
- What is the lowest roads, total network recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 153,497 km in 2004.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for roads, total network?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2004.
- Is roads, total network rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted, published as part of Roads, total network (km). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.