Context
The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Malta, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).
Malta in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Malta peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Malta, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Xlokk. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xlokk rose steadily.
How do development practices in Malta fare in comparison to others in the world? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Malta was the 43rd-most disconnected out of the 179 countries in the world. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other countries in the world, street construction in Malta has become more connected. Malta ranked 42nd in 1975, 41st in 1976-1990, 79th in 1991-2005 and 43rd in 2006-2020.
The largest city in Malta is Valletta, with a population of 317000 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Valletta as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valletta rose steadily.
Malta in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Malta is Valletta with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Valletta with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: Valletta, Valletta.
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Malta rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Malta, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Xlokk. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Malta follow the same country trend.
To date, Malta is the 29th-most disconnected out of the 179 countries in the world. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other countries in the world, the street network in Malta has become more disconnected. Malta ranked 42nd in 1975, 37th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 29th in 2006-2020.
The largest city in Malta is Valletta, with a population of 317000 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Valletta as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Valletta rose steadily.