France vs Germany: Length of paved and unpaved roads
France
1.30 million
in 2024
Germany
492,036
in 1990
France rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd
Length of paved and unpaved roads over time
- France
- Germany
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 54 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 paved and unpaved roads, France or Germany?
- France, at 1.30 million against 492,036 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in length of paved and unpaved roads 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 paved and unpaved roads?
- France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 54 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.