France vs United Kingdom: Length of paved and unpaved roads
France
1.30 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
418,790
in 2024
France rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
4th
Length of paved and unpaved roads over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 1.30 million against 418,790 in United Kingdom, a difference of 879,640.
That makes France's figure about 3.1 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 41 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 779,263 | 351,404 | 427,858 | France |
| 1980s | 797,872 | 368,604 | 429,268 | France |
| 1990s | 927,701 | 390,209 | 537,491 | France |
| 2000s | 999,584 | 415,640 | 583,944 | France |
| 2010s | 1.07 million | 417,437 | 652,029 | France |
| 2020s | 1.15 million | 418,370 | 735,040 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher length of paved and unpaved roads, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 1.30 million against 418,790 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in length of paved and unpaved roads between France and United Kingdom?
- 879,640, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for length of paved and unpaved roads?
- France ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 41 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.