Highway Length: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Highway network length comparison. China has 35%+ of world highways.
Quick Answer
China had 600,000 km of highways in 2025, 30.8% of global total. From 13.6% in 2000, China built the world's largest highway network. China has nearly one-third of world's highways. Data from World Bank covers 2000-2025.
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Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 163 | 1,200 | 1,037 | 13.6 |
| 2010 | 350 | 1,500 | 1,150 | 23.3 |
| 2020 | 520 | 1,800 | 1,280 | 28.9 |
| 2025 | 600 | 1,950 | 1,350 | 30.8 |
About This Dataset
Highway network length comparison. China has 35%+ of world highways.
China's Highway Length: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Thousand km). The dataset spans 4 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
API
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Highway Length: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/highway-length-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
World Bank
Last Updated:
2026-06-15T08:59:16.876Z
API Access:
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What is China's Highway Length: China vs World in 2025?
China's Highway Length: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download Highway Length: China vs World data?
You can download Highway Length: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/highway-length-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Highway Length: China vs World?
The Highway Length: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: World Bank.