The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Niger followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Niger, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Madalla, Minna and Bida. Out of the three cities, Minna and Bida do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Minna peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bida peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Niger fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Niger was the 12th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, street construction in Niger has become more disconnected. Niger ranked 17th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Niger is Madalla with an SNDi of 4.74, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mokwa with an SNDi of 1.98, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mokwa, Madalla

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Niger rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Niger, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Madalla, Minna and Bida. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Niger follow the same region trend.

To date, Niger is the 12th-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 Niger has become more disconnected. Niger ranked 17th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.