Road infrastructure remains one of the most important drivers of economic growth, trade and regional integration across African countries.
Countries with extensive road networks are better positioned to connect cities, ports, farms and industrial centres, making it easier to move people and goods.
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.
Here are the 10 African countries with the longest road networks in 2026.
1. South Africa – 750,000 km
