The analysis of European Length of Roads Within Built-up Areas reveals significant diversity among countries, with the United Kingdom notably leading at 157.96 thousand kilometers. In contrast, smaller nations like Liechtenstein register a mere 0.283 thousand kilometers. Year 2023 saw varied trends: Slovenia experienced a notable rise of 4.23%, while Sweden and Finland showed reductions at 2.6% and 1.7%, respectively. Over the past five years, the trend indicates a mixed pattern of growth and reduction across countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Urbanization driving expansion in built-up road networks in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Potential declines or slower growth in highly developed road networks like those in Northern and Western Europe as they reach maturity.
- Technological advancements influencing infrastructure planning and development in response to environmental considerations.
- Continued investment in infrastructure as part of broader economic revitalization strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Length of Roads Within Built-up Areas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 157,960 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 72,110 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 66,460 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 46,150 | 2023 | +0.19% | -0.026% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 15,440 | 2023 | +9.45% | +4.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 9,130 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 7,050 | 2023 | -2.04% | -1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 6,590 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 5,300 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 3,990 | 2023 | +0.05% | +0.07% | View data |
