France vs Germany: Length of paved and unpaved roads

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

Length of paved and unpaved roads over time

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How they compare

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

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 42 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 Kilometre 459,451 Kilometre 319,811 Kilometre France
1980s 797,872 Kilometre 483,950 Kilometre 313,922 Kilometre France
1990s 801,274 Kilometre 492,036 Kilometre 309,238 Kilometre France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher length of paved and unpaved roads, France or Germany?
France, at 1.30 million Kilometre against 492,036 Kilometre in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in length of paved and unpaved roads between France and Germany?
806,394 Kilometre, 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 paved and unpaved roads?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Length of paved and unpaved roads. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Length of paved and unpaved roads
Unit
Kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,266 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed