France vs Germany: Length of other roads within/outside built-up areas

France
1.30 million
in 2024
Germany
492,036
in 1990
France rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd

Length of other roads within/outside built-up areas over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 1.30 million against 492,036 in Germany, a difference of 806,394.

That makes France's figure about 2.6 times Germany's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 41 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1970s 779,263 459,451 319,811 France
1980s 797,872 483,950 313,922 France
1990s 801,274 492,036 309,238 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher length of other roads within/outside built-up areas, France or Germany?
France, at 1.30 million against 492,036 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in length of other roads within/outside built-up areas between France and Germany?
806,394, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
14 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 1990.
How do France and Germany rank globally for length of other roads within/outside built-up areas?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Length of other roads within/outside built-up areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Length of other roads within/outside built-up areas
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,265 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed