In 2024, France led European countries in the length of communal roads with 713.71 thousand kilometers. Notable increases from 2023 were seen in Ireland (+0.74%), Cyprus (+0.81%), and Slovenia (+0.85%). Estonia's road length soared by 34.56%. Meanwhile, Austria and Croatia saw reductions by 1.88% and 1.29% respectively. Over the past five years, countries like Estonia and Switzerland displayed significant growth, while minor declines were observed in countries like Austria.
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in Eastern Europe as infrastructure investments ramp up and the implications of climate change on road maintenance and extension strategies across the continent.
Top countries in Length of Communal Roads by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 713,710 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 258,840 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 128,870 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 91,530 | 2023 | +0.7% | -1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 83,480 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 81,750 | 2023 | +30.61% | +34.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 77,220 | 2023 | +8.82% | +8.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 75,040 | 2023 | +0.028% | +0.031% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 71,200 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 67,500 | 2023 | -0.015% | -0.47% | View data |
