The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paraíba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Paraíba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: João Pessoa, Campina Grande and Patos. Out of the three cities, Patos does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Patos peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Paraíba fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Paraíba was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Brazil, street construction in Paraíba has become more disconnected. Paraíba ranked 10th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Paraíba is João Pessoa with an SNDi of 2.52, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Patos with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Patos, João Pessoa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paraíba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Paraíba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: João Pessoa, Campina Grande and Patos. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in João Pessoa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Campina Grande rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Patos peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Paraíba is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Paraíba ranked 10th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.