Roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Roads, total network was 39,477 km in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1990–2006
Source: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted. Measured in km.
Analysis
In 2006, roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 39,477 km. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of down 65.1% on the previous year and down 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 1.27 million km in 1996 and was at its lowest, 39,477 km, in 2006.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 924,512 km | — |
| 1991 | 947,641 km | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 975,144 km | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 1.12 million km | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 1.05 million km | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 1.09 million km | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 1.27 million km | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 1.16 million km | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 991,436 km | -14.6% |
| 1999 | 1.01 million km | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 1.01 million km | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 242,161 km | -75.9% |
| 2002 | 231,909 km | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 351,177 km | +51.4% |
| 2004 | 862,334 km | +145.6% |
| 2005 | 113,054 km | -86.9% |
| 2006 | 39,477 km | -65.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.05 million km | 924,512 km | 1.27 million km | 10 |
| 2000s | 406,637 km | 39,477 km | 1.01 million km | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- 1 South Africa 362,099 km compare
- 2 Nigeria 193,200 km compare
- 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 153,497 km compare
- 4 Egypt 137,430 km
- 5 Algeria 113,655 km compare
More infrastructure data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 50.39 per 100 people (2011)
- Telecommunications revenue 4.1% (2010)
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers 410.34 million (2011)
- Roads, paved 12.0% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 25.6% (2005)
- International Internet bandwidth 204.07 bits per person (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Roads, total network in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 39,477 km in 2006, according to International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted.
- What is the highest roads, total network recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.27 million km in 1996.
- What is the lowest roads, total network recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,477 km in 2006.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for roads, total network?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 2nd out of 4 groups with data for 2006.
- Is roads, total network rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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
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.