The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toliary followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Toliary, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ambovombe, Toliara and Morondava. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ambovombe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toliara rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Morondava rose steadily.

How do development practices in Toliary fare in comparison to others in Madagascar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Toliary was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, street construction in Toliary has become more connected. Toliary ranked 4th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Toliary is Morondava with an SNDi of 5.75, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ambovombe with an SNDi of 2.28, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ambovombe, Morondava

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

To date, Toliary is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, the street network in Toliary has become more connected. Toliary ranked 4th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.