Roads, total network in Ghana

Ghana: Roads, total network was 109,515 km in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
109,515 km
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
6th
of 47 countries
All-time high
120,818 km
in 2008
All-time low
36,670 km
in 1991
Years of data
14
1990–2009

Roads, total network in Ghana, 1990–2009

40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k120.0k1990199920091990: 38.1k km1991: 36.7k km1992: 37.0k km1993: 37.2k km1994: 37.4k km1995: 37.6k km1996: 37.8k km1999: 39.4k km2000: 39.4k km2003: 47.8k km2004: 54.3k km2005: 57.6k km2008: 120.8k km2009: 109.5k km

Source: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted. Measured in km.

Analysis

In 2009, roads, total network in Ghana stood at 109,515 km.

That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 177.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, roads, total network in Ghana peaked at 120,818 km in 2008 and was at its lowest, 36,670 km, in 1991.

Ghana ranks 6th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37,653 km 36,670 km 39,409 km 8
2000s 71,576 km 39,409 km 120,818 km 6

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 3 Democratic Republic of Congo 153,497 km compare
  2. 4 Egypt 137,430 km compare
  3. 5 Algeria 113,655 km compare
  4. 7 Zimbabwe 97,267 km compare
  5. 8 Tanzania 90,807 km compare
  6. 9 Libya 83,200 km compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is roads, total network in Ghana?
Roads, total network in Ghana was 109,515 km in 2009, according to International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted.
What is the highest roads, total network recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 120,818 km in 2008.
What is the lowest roads, total network recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 36,670 km in 1991.
How does Ghana rank for roads, total network?
Ghana ranks 6th out of 47 countries with data for 2009.
Is roads, total network rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 177.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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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About this data

Indicator
Roads, total network (km)
Unit
km
Source
International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
51 places, 619 data points, 1990–2010
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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.