Comparisons
Jiangxi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Shanxi and Beijing
Jiangxi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jiangxi peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jiangxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nanchang, Ganzhou and Xinyu. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nanchang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ganzhou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xinyu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Jiangxi fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Jiangxi was the 20th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in China, street construction in Jiangxi has become more disconnected. Jiangxi ranked 25th in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.
Jiangxi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jiangxi is Le'an with an SNDi of 6.38, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ruichang with an SNDi of 1.77, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ruichang, Le'an
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jiangxi peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jiangxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nanchang, Ganzhou and Xinyu. Out of the three cities, Nanchang and Ganzhou do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nanchang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ganzhou rose steadily.
To date, Jiangxi is the 26th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in China, the street network in Jiangxi has become more connected. Jiangxi ranked 25th in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.