The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luapula was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Luapula, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mansa and Nchelenge. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mansa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nchelenge followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Luapula fare in comparison to others in Zambia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Luapula was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Luapula ranked 10th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Luapula is Mansa with an SNDi of 2.97, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nchelenge with an SNDi of 2.69, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nchelenge, Mansa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Luapula was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Luapula, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mansa and Nchelenge. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mansa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nchelenge rose steadily.

To date, Luapula is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Zambia, the street network in Luapula has become more disconnected. Luapula ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.