10 African countries with the longest road networks in 2026
Mali – 139,107 km Mali has one of West Africa’s largest road systems, with approximately 139,107 kilometres of roads.
While having a long road network does not necessarily mean the roads are of high quality, it reflects the scale of a country’s transport infrastructure and its efforts to improve connectivity.
Road infrastructure remains one of the most important drivers of economic growth, trade and regional integration across African countries.
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