Comparisons
Xizang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Qinghai and Ningxia Hui
Xizang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xizang fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Xizang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lhasa, Shigatse and Nagqu. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lhasa was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shigatse peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nagqu rose steadily.
How do development practices in Xizang fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Xizang was the 18th-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 Xizang has become more disconnected. Xizang ranked 31st in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 22nd in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.
Xizang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Xizang is Lhasa with an SNDi of 5.81, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nagqu with an SNDi of 2.8, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nagqu, Lhasa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xizang fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Xizang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lhasa, Shigatse and Nagqu. Out of the three cities, Shigatse and Nagqu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shigatse peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nagqu rose steadily.
To date, Xizang is the 29th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in China, the street network in Xizang has become more disconnected. Xizang ranked 31st in 1975, 31st in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 29th in 2006-2020.