The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paraíba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Paraíba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: João Pessoa, Campina Grande and Patos. Out of the three cities, Patos does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Patos peaked in 1976-1990.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Paraíba is João Pessoa with an SNDi of 2.52, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Patos with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Patos, João Pessoa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paraíba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Paraíba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: João Pessoa, Campina Grande and Patos. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in João Pessoa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Campina Grande rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Patos peaked in 1991-2005.