The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shaki-Zaqatala peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shaki-Zaqatala, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sheki and Zagatala. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sheki peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zagatala rose steadily.

How do development practices in Shaki-Zaqatala fare in comparison to others in Azerbaijan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Shaki-Zaqatala was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Azerbaijan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Azerbaijan, street construction in Shaki-Zaqatala has become more disconnected. Shaki-Zaqatala ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shaki-Zaqatala is Zagatala with an SNDi of 4.85, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sheki with an SNDi of 4.17, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Sheki, Zagatala

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shaki-Zaqatala peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shaki-Zaqatala, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sheki and Zagatala. Out of the two cities, Zagatala does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zagatala rose steadily.

To date, Shaki-Zaqatala is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Azerbaijan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Shaki-Zaqatala ranked 5th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.