The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oromia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Oromia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adama, Shashamane and Bishoftu. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Oromia follow the same region trend.

How do development practices in Oromia fare in comparison to others in Ethiopia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Oromia was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ethiopia, street construction in Oromia has become more disconnected. Oromia ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Oromia is Karamile with an SNDi of 7.12, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dodolla with an SNDi of 1.16, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dodolla, Karamile

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Oromia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Oromia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adama, Shashamane and Bishoftu. Out of the three cities, Shashamane and Bishoftu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shashamane followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bishoftu peaked in 1976-1990.

To date, Oromia is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Ethiopia, the street network in Oromia has become more connected. Oromia ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.