The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maradi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maradi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maradi, Tessaoua and Dakoro. Out of the three cities, Maradi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maradi peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Maradi fare in comparison to others in Niger? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Maradi was the 2nd-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 Maradi has become more connected. Maradi ranked 1st in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maradi is Aguié with an SNDi of 2.2, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Maradi with an SNDi of 1.25, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Maradi, Aguié

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maradi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maradi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maradi, Tessaoua and Dakoro. Out of the three cities, Dakoro does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dakoro followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.

To date, Maradi is the 2nd-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 Maradi has become more connected. Maradi ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.