In 2023, the United Kingdom led Europe in paved road length, followed by Poland. Poland and Lithuania exhibited the most significant growth in road length, at 1.2% and 1.58% respectively. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands saw modest increases, while countries like Latvia and Spain experienced declines. Over the past five years, indicated by the CAGR, some smaller countries like Macedonia and Bulgaria have made notable strides in extending their network, despite Latvia's stark consistent reduction.
Future trends suggest a shift toward more sustainable and intelligent road infrastructure fueled by EU policies promoting environmental sustainability. Continued expansion and modernization will likely focus on integrating smart technologies within existing networks to improve efficiency.
Top countries in Length of Paved Roads by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 419,910 | 2023 | +0.045% | +0.049% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 322,680 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 148,690 | 2023 | -0.053% | -0.048% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 142,040 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 129,760 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.00092% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 129,230 | 2023 | -0.042% | -0.028% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 83,130 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 80,880 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 50,550 | 2023 | -0.063% | -0.049% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 38,380 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.21% | View data |
