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world road rating
world road rating compiled on the basis of the quality of road surfaces of ten countries. All transport routes included in the top ten scored from 6 to 6.6 points out of a possible 7. The quality of road surfaces was assessed by highly qualified international experts.
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They have high-quality transport routes, which scored 6 points on a seven-point scale. Despite the flat terrain with the construction of roads, there are certain difficulties due to the large number of rivers. But this did not prevent the construction of a grandiose and dense network of highways in the state. At the highest level in the Netherlands are not only the main roads, but also minor ones without the presence of any potholes and other defects. The main highways include several lanes and numerous interchanges. As for rural roads, they have one lane in each direction. In the Netherlands, there is no toll even for expressways.
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Despite its difficult climate and rather swampy terrain, it is distinguished by exceptionally high-quality roads, the condition of which is taken care of not only by the authorities, but also by the citizens of the country. The construction of transport canvases is carried out exclusively by highly qualified specialists according to a certain methodology. The technology used by the Finns has been developed for a long time and is still used today. The quality of the canvases undergoes strict control, which is carried out by experts. To keep transport routes in good condition for a long time, it is necessary not only to have a high-quality canvas, but also to take care of it on the part of drivers, and in this country everything is in perfect order with this.
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with its top quality transport canvases, it ranks eighth in the ranking of the best roads in the world. The development of transport routes in the Asian state does not spare money, because the exclusive cars of oil princes must move along an exceptionally high-quality canvas.
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is distinguished by exceptional quality and high functionality of the roadway, which allows it to be in the top ten rankings of the best roads in the world. In the country big number expressways, which are subject to tolls. These highways are distributed fairly evenly throughout the territory of the state, making it possible to quickly and conveniently get to any part of it. However, travel on them is quite expensive, and it is not surprising, because you always have to pay for quality and comfort. Some of the roads run along the picturesque slopes of the Alps. The roads encircling the cliffs are real serpentines with many bends and sharp turns passing right over the cliffs.
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, or rather its transport routes, occupy the sixth line of the ranking among the highest quality roads in the world. Due to the excellent road surface, this country is very popular among autotourists. Austria has a complex mountainous terrain, but despite this, it is all dotted with transport routes. Even small rural passages are distinguished here by the highest level of coverage and maximum comfort. Many roads in Austria are mountainous, as most of the country is covered by alpine ranges.
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In the ranking of the best roads in the world is located in fifth place. This country has a huge number of transport routes with high density. A significant part of the modern roads here were built back in the days of the Third Reich and were designed for the movement of columns of heavy military equipment, so these transport routes still successfully cope with the huge traffic of trucks. The first German autobahn, which is still in operation, is over 80 years old.
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In the ranking of the best roads with its own motorways, it occupies the fourth position. The roads here are divided into several categories: high-speed toll autobahns, national free highways, municipal roads and rural passages. There are not many toll highways here, and they mainly connect the capital Lisbon with other cities. They are the fastest way to get to your destination than the free ones. As for the coverage, both of them are of good quality.
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The roads are considered to be among the best in the world. Roadbeds occupy approximately 12% of the entire territory of the country, which can significantly reduce the traffic load. The roads have not only a high-quality surface, but also excellent informative markings and lighting. The road network in total has a length of over 3 thousand kilometers and 150 km of highways. Expressways have up to 5 lanes in each direction. On the tracks there are electronic displays informing drivers about the traffic on the tracks and the availability of parking spaces in the nearest parking lots.
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has some of the best roads in the world. The total length of roadbeds in the country is about 1 million kilometers. There are several types of roads: A, N, D, C, V. Type A is a high-speed highway with a concrete dividing strip, which is superior in quality to others. Type N are national roads with a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h with concrete dividers. Type D is good quality departmental roadways. C, V are communal roads that also have a high-quality surface. They are distinguished by the layout and quality of lighting. High-quality canvases, good lighting and markings make French roads also the safest in the world.
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Public roads in the world economic forum were rated as the best in the world, scoring 6.5 points out of 7. The high rating included the level of quality of public roads, ports, the state of transport infrastructure, and airports. The victory for the United Arab Emirates was due to the latest infrastructure projects. The country wants to achieve the perfect state of all facilities in the next five years. The state has already adopted international quality standards and achieved incredible success. Most interurban transport routes have a minimum of three lanes in each direction, with fenders in the middle and lighting at night throughout the motorway.
Experts also compiled a rating of the worst roads in the world. Countries such as Poland (2.6 points), Russia and Ukraine (2.5 points) fell into this category with their roadbeds. The most poor-quality roads were in Moldova, scoring only 1.5 points out of 7.
What else to see:
The 2017/2018 Global Competitiveness Index compiled a road ranking survey in 137 countries around the world. As a result, the worst roads were in African countries, and the first places were taken by Asian countries. However, most European countries are located at the top of the ranking.
The best roads in Europe:
Switzerland
Roads in Switzerland are of exceptional quality and functionality.
As in all of Europe, Switzerland has a large number of expressways, which are tolled. These highways are distributed fairly evenly throughout the country and make it possible to quickly get to any part of it.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is the most populous country in Europe. There are practically no hills and strong elevation changes.
Although the relief of the state is predominantly flat, there is still a certain difficulty in the construction of roads. It is connected with many rivers. However, this did not prevent the creation of a grandiose and dense network of excellent tracks. It is in the Netherlands that there is the highest density of expressways. They pass through the entire country, from one end to the other, there is even a high-speed ring road encircling Amsterdam.
The quality of the roads, especially the main ones, is at the highest level. Impeccably smooth asphalt and the absence of any potholes and pits are typical for any, even secondary roads of the country.
There are no toll roads in the Netherlands.
France, Portugal, Austria
Three European countries at once took places from 7th to 9th with a rating of 6.0.
France has a well-developed road network with a total length of over a million kilometers. All roads in France are of good quality: coating, markings. And it doesn't matter if it's an expressway or a simple regional highway.
Austria has excellent roads that you can safely drive at any time of the year, both day and night. Austria has free roads and about 2200 km. toll autobahns. In addition, there are sections of roads with special payment - these are some tunnels and beautiful mountain roads in the Alpine national parks.
Portugal's public road network is 82,900 km long. Of these, with a hard surface - 71.294 km. The length of motorways (Autoestrada) is 2,992 km.
The worst roads in Europe
Despite the general high level the quality of roads in most European countries, there are those that will give odds to third world countries.
Out of 137 places in the ranking, 107th (below Ethiopia, Mongolia and Bangladesh) was Latvia, and next to it is located Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both countries received a rating of 3.0. The same rating was given to Peru, Colombia, Liberia and Burundi.
However, at Romania things are even worse. Above it were such countries as Malawi and Nepal. Romania took 120 out of 137 seats. 8 places down Moldova, yielding to Lebanon, Chad, Lesotho, Cameroon and Nigeria.
Since the dawn of civilization and the invention of the wheel, mankind has discovered the need to create roads and improve their quality in order to increase their carrying capacity. Roads are, in fact, the blood arteries of cities and states, so countries that are interested in development pay a lot of attention to the quality of roads.
The quality of roads is determined by the length of the road network of the state, as well as its condition. It is these parameters that characterize the quality of the road network of states. Countries are ranked based on the assigned scores, which range from 1 to 7. A score of 1 indicates that the quality of the roads is extremely poor, while a score of 7 indicates the quality of the road infrastructure, which is extremely good. According to the latest World Economic Forum report on global competition, a list of 50 countries with the best roads has been compiled. The values of this index for the Russian Federation are presented separately.
1. United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks first in the world in terms of road quality. This achievement was due to the complex infrastructure projects being carried out throughout the country, which are in line with the "Country Development 2021" program. Despite having the highest quality roads in the world, the country has not achieved as high a score in terms of road safety and traffic congestion. It is estimated that the average driver spends about 11% of their time driving. The Dubai Police Control Room received an estimated 15,000 emergency calls and recorded more than 1,100 traffic accidents caused by bad roads and bad weather conditions.
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Singapore ranks second in the world for road quality with a score of 6.3. The state has an area of 722.6 square km and 9100 km. For example, in 2006 this figure was 3252 km. The impressive result is the result of the Government's decision to make significant investments in the country's road infrastructure.
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Switzerland ranks third in terms of road network. The state is known for its excellent infrastructure, and also ranks first in terms of electricity supply and second in terms of the quality of railway infrastructure.
Experts have identified road infrastructure as one of the key factors in stimulating economic growth and improving social security.
The quality of roads around the world is steadily improving, especially in developing countries in Africa and Asia, which are showing some of the highest economic growth rates in the world. However, some developed countries have experienced a slight deterioration in the quality of infrastructure due to the recent financial crisis, which has limited the amount of funds available for road maintenance.
The statistics of Russia in this rating looks sad. Our state takes 114th place with 2.9 points. Experts note an increase in the quality of roads and their length. But with respect to the top 50 states, there is still much to strive for and make efforts. With a total area of the state of 17,098,246 km, the length of roads is about 1,500,000 km.
| Position in the ranking | State | Number of points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 6,4 |
| 2 | 6,3 | |
| 3 | 6,3 | |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 6,2 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 6,1 |
| 6 | Japan | 6,1 |
| 7 | France | 6,0 |
| 8 | Portugal | 6,0 |
| 9 | Austria | 6,0 |
| 10 | USA | 5,7 |
| 11 | Taiwan, China | 5,6 |
| 12 | Korea | 5,6 |
| 13 | Denmark | 5,5 |
| 14 | Oman | 5,5 |
| 15 | Germany | 5,5 |
| 16 | Spain | 5,5 |
| 17 | Qatar | 5,5 |
| 18 | Sweden | 5,5 |
| 19 | Croatia | 5,5 |
| 20 | Luxembourg | 5,5 |
| 21 | Finland | 5,4 |
| 22 | Canada | 5,4 |
| 23 | Malaysia | 5,3 |
| 24 | Chile | 5,2 |
| 25 | Bahrain | 5,1 |
| 26 | Cyprus | 5,1 |
| 27 | Great Britain | 5,1 |
| 28 | Israel | 5,1 |
| 29 | Ecuador | 5,1 |
| 30 | Turkey | 5,0 |
| 31 | Namibia | 5,0 |
| 32 | Rwanda | 5,0 |
| 33 | Brunei | 4,8 |
| 34 | Saudi Arabia | 4,8 |
| 35 | Australia | 4,8 |
| 36 | Azerbaijan | 4,8 |
| 37 | Lithuania | 4,7 |
| 38 | Estonia | 4,7 |
| 39 | Swaziland | 4,7 |
| 40 | New Zealand | 4,7 |
| 41 | Ireland | 4,6 |
| 42 | China | 4,6 |
| 43 | Morocco | 4,5 |
| 44 | Greece | 4,5 |
| 45 | Italy | 4,5 |
| 46 | Belgium | 4,5 |
| 47 | Iceland | 4,5 |
| 48 | Mauritius | 4,5 |
| 49 | Panama | 4,4 |
| 50 | South Africa | 4,4 |
| 114 | Russian Federation | 2,9 |
Taxes on roads increase every year, but the canvases are getting worse and worse. There is no single standard for repair work, there is no permanent equipment. In different countries, third-party forces are constantly attracted to make roads of better quality, but quality does not even smell. After expensive repairs and the past winter, the surface is sprawling, cracking, breaking, swelling. Driving on them is not only not safe, but also expensive - along the sidewalks you can find dozens of car services that stand in line.
If you are planning a trip, we recommend that you take note of the countries in which the roads are sometimes, not rude, not quite “appetizing” and comfortable for driving .. It is strictly forbidden to drive along them. This will lead to a breakdown of the car, to an accident, to a bad mood and unfulfilled trips.
Top 10 Bad Roads
1. Guatemala
Guatemala opens the ranking of the worst roads in the world. This is a unique shot taken by a local journalist. For many years it was impossible to get through to the authorities to report such a big hole in the road. They either did not know and did not hear this, or simply did not want to find out the circumstances. After all, there are people responsible for the repair of roads. Here is a layer of asphalt made to last - thick, high quality. Well, what's under it? Ground water? Land that forms a sloping terrain? You can't treat people like that. The huge pit became like a canal to the underworld - every hour the earth collapsed on the sides, and it was impossible to stop the process - there were no means, no opportunities, no equipment.
Now it is necessary to restore everything from the very depths, to pay damages to the affected persons, because there were small businesses, boutiques and even traffic lights on the territory of the cliff. And people pay taxes, they lose business, they cannot earn a penny. If before the tax crushed business, now the result of "technology" crushed the area. It is urgent to introduce Russian ingenuity, rent Romanian equipment, hire Moldovan workers and call on the Indian Buddha for the successful construction of roads.
2. Kashmir (India)
India is the second worst road in the world. Hindus are a proud and demanding people. They know their traditions, respect religion, but they look ugly behind the roads. Today they get silver in the ranking and second place in the top 10. In the mountains, collapses constantly occur, probably mother nature is to blame. But no - we decided to overcome the mountain, please build normal roads so that there are no victims later. By the way, according to statistics, every third car breaks down, every fifth has an accident, and every seventh falls off cliffs. The city administration does not know how to solve such cases, but the main thing is to pray, rely on strength from above, and wait for manna from heaven. Say blasphemy? No, this is just laziness and oversight of the authorities. It is impossible so, the birth rate will fall, the nation will die out, the economy will rise, the budget will end.
3. Manila (Philippines)
And here are the top three worst roads in the world - bronze goes to the Philippines. Roads are often made here, quickly, but not qualitatively. The authorities say they are ready to spend the last state funds and their own savings, but here's why - such an area involves constant landslides, cliffs, landslides. It spoils environment, roads, transport stops running. The asphalt layer is too thin for sloping terrain, any design engineer who studies surveying will tell you. But how to explain to the authorities that a little more cost for a slightly thicker layer of asphalt, a little better work and more time - and everything will last at least 5 years. Cracks are inevitable in rocky terrain - but why build roads without such basic requirements?
4. Thailand
Among the countries with the worst roads in the world is Thailand. Here is a beautiful area, which is a sin not to walk. Sometimes, of course, you want to drive, but it's better not to risk it. After constant floods and earthquakes, the roads are not restored. First of all, forces are thrown at the construction of houses, then at the restoration of agricultural structures and buildings. Roads, as stated by the government, are not the most popular part of excursions and recreation for visitors. Therefore, they do not require repair, at least urgent. As you can see, the canvas is good, smooth, clean, no patches, no joints. But natural disasters are completely inopportune - constant destruction is a constant investment. An unfavorable country for the authorities, it is necessary to leave for the east.
5. Mozambique
A beautiful area, unusual, twisted and reminiscent of a river. And this, surprise, is the road of an international flight. Here, according to the idea, cargo buses and trucks that deliver goods for export and import should pass. I wonder in what condition the products are brought in, and how they are exported to other neighboring countries? Who even buys goods that are transported along this off-road? The authorities promised to make at least some cover, but there was not enough money. Of course, where does the finance come from in the country, if the only means of earning the entire population is trading in what they find, make or steal. How they survive is unknown. But the economy is booming, and we are complaining about potholes in the roads.
6. Guinea
The country is alien to the Slavic nationality to people, but you need to know about it. More precisely, about its roads, which are also the worst. In addition to the lack of asphalt, there is a lot of garbage that is not removed by trucks. Well, how would you like? The garbage collection truck will not pass through the broken road in any way, which means that it will not collect anything either. And without this repair is impossible. This is such a paradox, although local residents are not particularly worried about the condition of the roadbeds.
7. Russia
And here is the same Russia, the empire of power and opportunity. but oddly enough, it is also in the top 10 worst roads in the world. It is mentioned below that the country provides financial assistance to neighboring republics, although it could have kept some money for itself for road construction. As they say, what to judge. Why even criticize such a large country that recently introduced a tax - every massive transport must pay a tax that will go to the construction of intercity lanes. And the tax must be paid - you have to drive, you build. How would be correct, but not quite. People make the surface with their own money, and everyone drives, including foreigners, and trucks and cars, whose tax is 13% of the amount paid by the heavyweights.
8. Romania
A country of the European Union, where many countries from the CIS aspire to. Recently, this is relevant in Moldova. Such a movement of the authorities is not justified, and we all already know what kind of roads are in Moldova. Partly in Romania there are good canvases that are pleasant to ride on. But the EU tax is so high that people are ready to repair them themselves. It should be reminded that employees of small enterprises are partially paid in Romanian lei, euros and food stamps. Yes, you heard right. There are many expensive cars, many beautiful houses, architectural monuments, but there are also enough trucks that drive along international routes, city roads and rural areas. The asphalt does not withstand the gravity and fails.
9. Ukraine
Another country from the CIS, where the worst roads in the world. Pits are not made, but at least they are visible. There is not a single road on which there would not be a bump, uneven asphalt. After each rain and frost, asphalt becomes less and less. Local authorities say they are trying to do everything in their power, but the forces are getting smaller every year. Although the taxes are low, it is both dangerous and scary to drive along such routes, and you don’t want to at all. An interesting fact is that part of the money was taken from a neighboring country - Russia, which also has not the most pleasant road routes.
10. Moldova
This country closes the top ten worst roads in the world. Here, although they have been making high-quality roads lately, but only in the capital. In other settlements there is neither asphalt nor soil. People get out of the situation as soon as they can. Pits are patched with improvised means taken, most likely, from construction sites. Per Last year Moldova financed the construction of roads jointly with Romania. But in previous years (2012-2015), every time after repairs, new canvases had to be made. This is probably a Moldovan business - to take money from neighboring countries, invest, then after some time raise taxes again so that there is enough for reconstruction. And not far off is the re-complete construction.
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The best roads in the world are not in Europe and the USA. This conclusion was reached by experts from the World Economic Forum (WEF), who analyzed data on the state of the automotive infrastructure in 138 countries.
Only one representative of the European Union got into the top five countries with the best roads in the world. If we talk about the TOP-10, then there were five members of the EU. The states did not even make it into the top ten - the Americans are in 13th place.
Outside the top ten were also such countries as, for example, Germany (16th place) and Luxembourg (15th place). The country with the worst roads in the European Union was recognized as Latvia, which took 95th place out of 138 possible. Well, if you want to find Ukraine, then you need.
Before moving on to the TOP-10, let's say a few words about the rating itself. The WEF assessed the state of the automotive infrastructure on a 7-point scale. Seven points failed to score any state.
Countries with the best roads in the world: TOP 10
| Place | Country | score |
| 1 | UAE | 6,5 |
| 2 | Singapore | 6,3 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 6,2 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 6,1 |
| 5 | Japan | 6,1 |
| 6 | France | 6,0 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 6,0 |
| 8 | Austria | 6,0 |
| 9 | Portugal | 5,9 |
| 10 | Denmark | 5,7 |
