Les 10 pays africains présentant le plus grand réseau routier en 2026
Road networks are frequently used as an indicator of transport infrastructure, although their importance extends far beyond simply connecting cities.
As everyone knows, roads are the main axes of mobility for civilizations.
They have always played a crucial role in trade and, as Global Firepower points out, they are indispensable in times of conflict.
To put things in context, roads connect farms to markets, factories to ports, and industries to end users – all essential elements in times of conflict.
In many parts of the continent, where rail infrastructure remains inadequate, roads carry the bulk of passenger and freight traffic, making them essential to national productivity.
Beyond trade, road infrastructure is essential to improve access to healthcare, education and other services.
Improved links also make rural areas more attractive for private investment, thereby reducing regional development disparities.
A well-developed road network facilitates regional trade.
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) strives to expand cross-border trade, countries with more extensive and better-connected road networks are better positioned to move goods quickly and at lower cost.
This increases the competitiveness of exports while making imports more accessible to businesses and consumers.
Ultimately, total road coverage is much more than just an infrastructure indicator; it largely determines a region's competitiveness.
For African countries, this means more economic opportunities, deeper regional integration, better public services and increased national security.
With increasing urban populations and growing trade, continued investment in road networks will be essential to supporting sustainable development across the continent.
According to Global Firepower, complete highway network coverage is an important indicator of a country's infrastructure maturity, demonstrating its ability to support economic activity while allowing the rapid movement of people, goods, and equipment.
That being said, here are the African countries that, in 2026, had the highest total road coverage, according to data from Global Firepower.
Country and Total Road Network Coverage (km) Global Ranking
1 South Africa 750,000 11th
2 Nigeria 195,000 28th
3 Ethiopia 180,000 30th
4 Kenya 161,452 32nd
5 DRC 152,373 34th
6 Tanzania 145,203 36th
7 Mali 139,107 38th
8 Algeria 112,696 47th
9 Zimbabwe 97,267 51st
10 South Sudan 90,200 57th
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