Comparisons
Dosso vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Niger: Agadez and Tillabery
Dosso in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dosso followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Dosso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dosso, Gaya and Dogondoutchi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dosso rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gaya was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dogondoutchi was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Dosso fare in comparison to others in Niger? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Dosso was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Niger. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Niger, street construction in Dosso has become more connected. Dosso ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Dosso in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Dosso is Gaya with an SNDi of 2.09, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Dogondoutchi with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dogondoutchi, Gaya
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dosso rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Dosso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dosso, Gaya and Dogondoutchi. Out of the three cities, Gaya and Dogondoutchi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gaya was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dogondoutchi was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Dosso is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Niger. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Niger, the street network in Dosso has become more connected. Dosso ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.