Comparisons
Pais Vasco vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: Islas Canarias and Castilla y Leon
País Vasco in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in País Vasco peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in País Vasco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia / San Sebastián. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bilbao rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vitoria-Gasteiz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Donostia / San Sebastián followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in País Vasco fare in comparison to others in Spain? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in País Vasco was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Spain, street construction in País Vasco has become more disconnected. País Vasco ranked 18th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
País Vasco in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in País Vasco is Bilbao with an SNDi of 3.12, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Vitoria-Gasteiz with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in País Vasco rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in País Vasco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia / San Sebastián. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in País Vasco follow the same region trend.
To date, País Vasco is the 17th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Spain, the street network in País Vasco has become more disconnected. País Vasco ranked 18th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.