The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Atlantique followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Atlantique, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cotonou, Whydah and Allada. Out of the three cities, Allada does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Allada rose steadily.

How do development practices in Atlantique fare in comparison to others in Benin? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Atlantique was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Benin. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Benin, street construction in Atlantique has become more disconnected. Atlantique ranked 11th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Atlantique is Cotonou with an SNDi of 3.43, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Allada with an SNDi of 2.57, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Allada, Cotonou

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Atlantique rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Atlantique, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cotonou, Whydah and Allada. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Atlantique follow the same region trend.

To date, Atlantique is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Benin. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Atlantique ranked 11th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.