Length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal
Portugal: Length of paved and unpaved roads was 11,296 Kilometre in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal, 1970–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal is 11,296 Kilometre, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal peaked at 71,619 Kilometre in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9,330 Kilometre, in 1989.
That places Portugal 35th out of 42 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,660 Kilometre | 18,646 Kilometre | 18,668 Kilometre | 3 |
| 1980s | 15,917 Kilometre | 9,330 Kilometre | 18,750 Kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,524 Kilometre | 9,514 Kilometre | 71,619 Kilometre | 4 |
| 2000s | 10,340 Kilometre | 10,289 Kilometre | 10,407 Kilometre | 4 |
| 2010s | 10,785 Kilometre | 10,386 Kilometre | 11,296 Kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 32 North Macedonia 15,015 Kilometre compare
- 33 Cyprus 13,131 Kilometre compare
- 34 Iceland 12,950 Kilometre compare
- 36 Montenegro 10,137 Kilometre
- 37 Moldova 9,531 Kilometre
- 38 Albania 3,618 Kilometre
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal?
- Length of paved and unpaved roads in Portugal was 11,296 Kilometre in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest length of paved and unpaved roads recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 71,619 Kilometre in 1994.
- What is the lowest length of paved and unpaved roads recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,330 Kilometre in 1989.
- How does Portugal rank for length of paved and unpaved roads?
- Portugal ranks 35th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is length of paved and unpaved roads rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Length of paved and unpaved roads. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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