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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ibb is Ar Rubu` with an SNDi of 15.92, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is As Sayyid with an SNDi of 3.12, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: As Sayyid, Ar Rubu`

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ibb followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ibb, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ibb, Yarim and As Sayyid. Out of the three cities, Ibb and As Sayyid do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ibb rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in As Sayyid peaked in 1976-1990.