Context
The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Mauritius, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).
Mauritius in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mauritius rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mauritius, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Plaines Wilhems. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Plaines Wilhems peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Mauritius fare in comparison to others in the world? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mauritius was the 97th-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, street construction in Mauritius has become more disconnected. Mauritius ranked 98th in 1975, 107th in 1976-1990, 106th in 1991-2005 and 97th in 2006-2020.
The largest city in Mauritius is Port Louis, with a population of 559300 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Port Louis as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Port Louis peaked in 1976-1990.
Mauritius in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mauritius is Port Louis with an SNDi of 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Port Louis with an SNDi of 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: Port Louis, Port Louis.
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mauritius rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mauritius, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Plaines Wilhems. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mauritius follow the same country trend.
To date, Mauritius is the 111th-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, the street network in Mauritius has become more connected. Mauritius ranked 98th in 1975, 118th in 1976-1990, 113th in 1991-2005 and 111th in 2006-2020.
The largest city in Mauritius is Port Louis, with a population of 559300 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Port Louis as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Port Louis rose steadily.