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

How do development practices in Tshopo fare in comparison to others in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tshopo was the 21st-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, street construction in Tshopo has become more disconnected. Tshopo ranked 22nd in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tshopo is Banalia with an SNDi of 6.95, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Basoko with an SNDi of 2.28, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Basoko, Banalia

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

To date, Tshopo is the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the street network in Tshopo has become more connected. Tshopo ranked 22nd in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.