Comparisons
Saarland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Germany: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg
Saarland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saarland rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Saarland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Saarbruecken. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saarbruecken peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Saarland fare in comparison to others in Germany? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Saarland was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Germany, street construction in Saarland has become more connected. Saarland ranked 15th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.
Saarland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Saarland is Saarbruecken with an SNDi of 2.32, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Saarbruecken with an SNDi of 2.32, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Saarbruecken, Saarbruecken
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saarland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Saarland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Saarbruecken. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Saarland follow the same region trend.
To date, Saarland is the 15th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Saarland ranked 15th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.