The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Akwa Ibom rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Akwa Ibom, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Uyo, Oron and Ikot Ekpene. Out of the three cities, Oron does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oron followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Akwa Ibom fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Akwa Ibom was the 21st-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Akwa Ibom ranked 21st in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Akwa Ibom is Kwa Ibo with an SNDi of 9.89, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Okopedi with an SNDi of 2.49, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Okopedi, Kwa Ibo

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Akwa Ibom rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Akwa Ibom, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Uyo, Oron and Ikot Ekpene. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Akwa Ibom follow the same region trend.

To date, Akwa Ibom is the 19th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Akwa Ibom has become more disconnected. Akwa Ibom ranked 21st in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.