The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Muchinga rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Muchinga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Nakonde and Mpika. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nakonde followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mpika followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Muchinga fare in comparison to others in Zambia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Muchinga was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zambia, street construction in Muchinga has become more connected. Muchinga ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Muchinga is Mpika with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nakonde with an SNDi of 1.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nakonde, Mpika

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Muchinga rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Muchinga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Nakonde and Mpika. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Muchinga follow the same region trend.

To date, Muchinga is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zambia, the street network in Muchinga has become more connected. Muchinga ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.