The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Naâma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Naâma, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mecheria and Ain Sefra. Out of the two cities, Ain Sefra does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ain Sefra was at its lowest in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Naâma fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Naâma was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Algeria, street construction in Naâma has become more connected. Naâma ranked 1st in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Naâma is Ain Sefra with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mecheria with an SNDi of 1.38, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mecheria, Ain Sefra

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Naâma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Naâma, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mecheria and Ain Sefra. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mecheria rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ain Sefra was at its lowest in 1976-1990.

To date, Naâma is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Algeria, the street network in Naâma has become more connected. Naâma ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.