Global Road Rankings: Who's Leading the Way?

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). 

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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.

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Singapore

The island country ranks No 1 globally. Road quality score: 6.45. The country invests heavily in maintenance, advanced monitoring, strict traffic management. 

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Switzerland

At second place, the alpine country values the excellent maintenance of roads, strict road safety laws with a score of 6.36.

 

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The Netherlands

The Dutch transport infrastructure spans approximately 139,000 km, ranking among the most tightly-packed but top quality roadway systems globally. Score: 6.18.

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Hong Kong 

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.

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Portugal

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.

 

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Japan 

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.

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France

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.

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Oman

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.

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UAE

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.

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Austria

Driving in Austria is a dream, even high in the mountains, because the road quality stands at 5.89.

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India 

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.

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