The World Economic Forum's Quality of Road Infrastructure Index gathered inputs from business executives across 144 nations in 2019 (a survey has not been done since).
Road conditions were evaluated on a scale of 1 (poor) to 7 (advanced). The US, which has the second-most roads in the world (India is first) did not make the top 10 road quality cut.
The island country ranks No 1 globally. Road quality score: 6.45. The country invests heavily in maintenance, advanced monitoring, strict traffic management.
At second place, the alpine country values the excellent maintenance of roads, strict road safety laws with a score of 6.36.
The Dutch transport infrastructure spans approximately 139,000 km, ranking among the most tightly-packed but top quality roadway systems globally. Score: 6.18.
The standard driving speed: 50 km/hr. On primary and major routes, the limit is often lifted to 70 or 80 km/hr to ease vehicle movement. Roads are good. Score: 6.06.
The nation's scores 6.05. The route linking Peso da Régua to Pinhão in Portugal’s Trás-os-Montes area was ranked the top roadway globally for motorists, based on the Avis Driving Index.
Across the islands of Japan, a comprehensive framework of primary roads exists, separate from the toll-based express routes. Japan scores 6.02 for road quality.
7th place is shared by France and Oman (next slide) -- 5.96. France has its share of quality motorways. Maintenance is superior, leading to a reputation of 'silky' roads.
Scoring 5.96 for its durable and well-planned roads despite challenging hilly and rugged landscapes and is the first Arab state on this list.
The second Arab country on this list with a enviable 5.92, the various cities of the UAE are pretty well-known for impressive highways.
Driving in Austria is a dream, even high in the mountains, because the road quality stands at 5.89.
At 51 scored 4.44 in terms of road quality, but boasted more than 6,617,100 km. Its transport grid stands unmatched becoming the country with the most roads in 2024.