2026 comparison
Ajaccio vs Fort-de-France: 2026 comparison
Ajaccio has more inhabitants than Fort-de-France: 77,132 versus 76,120, or 1.3% more. Ajaccio covers a larger area (82.0 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 940.
The median apartment price is higher in Ajaccio: €3,667 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 7,261 km apart as the crow flies.
Ajaccio
City in Corse-du-Sud
- Population
- 77,132 inhab.
- 68th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 82.0 km²
- Density
- 940 per km²
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Fort-de-France
City in Martinique
- Population
- 76,120 inhab.
- 70th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 44.2 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
AjaccioFort-de-France
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Ajaccio+1% | 77,132 | 76,120 | More populous: Ajaccio+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+11 pts | +7.8% | −3.4% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+23 pts | +13.1% | −10.3% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+23 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France+83% | 940 | 1,722 | Denser: Fort-de-France+83% |
| Under 15More young people: Ajaccio+2.8 pts | 18.4% | 15.6% | More young people: Ajaccio+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Ajaccio+1.0 pt | 23.9% | 23.0% | More seniors: Ajaccio+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Ajaccio+0.35 | 2.30 | 1.95 | Larger households: Ajaccio+0.35 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Ajaccio+42% | 3,667 | 2,574 | More expensive: Ajaccio+42% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ajaccio2.5 times as high | 4,382 | 1,762 | More expensive: Ajaccio2.5 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+5% | 15.2 | 15.9 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ajaccio+5% | 16.0 | 15.2 | More expensive: Ajaccio+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Ajaccio+7.9 pts | 45.6% | 37.7% | More homeowners: Ajaccio+7.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fort-de-France+30 pts | 10.6% | 41.0% | More houses: Fort-de-France+30 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+14 pts | 19.0% | 33.5% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ajaccio+5.9 pts | 9.0% | 3.1% | More second homes: Ajaccio+5.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+15 pts | 2.9% | 18.2% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+15 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+14 pts | 37.91% | 51.66% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+14 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | not covered | |
| Poverty rate | 18.0% | not covered | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Ajaccio+30% | €30,921 | €23,726 | Higher: Ajaccio+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Ajaccio+19 pts | 50% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Ajaccio+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ajaccio+4.5 pts | 76.4% | 71.9% | Higher: Ajaccio+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fort-de-France+14 pts | 7.0% | 20.5% | Higher: Fort-de-France+14 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Sbraggia | Didier Laguerre | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Ajaccio+1.4 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Ajaccio+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+28% | 84.8654 in total | 108.6827 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+31% | 22.6174 in total | 29.6225 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+31% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+6% | 57.7445 in total | 61.2466 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+58% | 11.992 in total | 18.8143 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+58% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+51% | 3.023 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+51% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.5 times as high | 3.628 in total | 1.411 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.5 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Ajaccio+4 | 4 | 0 | More stations: Ajaccio+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+23% | 4.0 | 4.9 | Better access: Fort-de-France+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+11% | 14.0108 in total | 12.696 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+11% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+38% | 23.9184 in total | 17.3132 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+38% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+23% | 8.364 in total | 10.278 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+23% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+41% | 3.628 in total | 5.139 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+41% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+6 | 13 | 19 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+6 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+30 | 28 | 58 | More schools: Fort-de-France+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+11 | 7 | 18 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+7 | 7 | 14 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+5 | 10 | 15 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fort-de-France5.8 times as high | 1.0 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France5.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+15% | 4.9 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.6 times as high | 2.3 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.6 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+55% | 2.0 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio+14% | 8.5 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Ajaccio+14% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fort-de-France+9.8 °C | 16.6°C | 26.4°C | Warmer: Fort-de-France+9.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Ajaccio+13% | 2,802 | 2,489 | Sunnier: Ajaccio+13% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high | 807 | 1,951 | Wetter: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+124 days/year | 77 | 200 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+124 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | 6 | — | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | 70 | — |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+6 | 14 | 20 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ajaccio+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Ajaccio+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ajaccio+86% | 82.0 | 44.2 | Larger: Ajaccio+86% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Ajaccio+1 m | 4 m | 3 m | Higher: Ajaccio+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Corse-du-Sud (2A) | Martinique (972) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Ajaccien | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | |
| Urban unit | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France | |
| Functional area | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ajaccio vs Fort-de-France at a glance
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Fort-de-France |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,132 | 76,120 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.1% | −10.3% |
| Density per km² | 940 | 1,722 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,667 | 2,574 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,382 | 1,762 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.91% | 51.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | not covered |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.0% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.0 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 26.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,802 | 2,489 |
| Area km² | 82.0 | 44.2 |
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FAQ
Ajaccio vs Fort-de-France: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ajaccio or Fort-de-France?
By population, Ajaccio: 77,132 inhabitants versus 76,120 for Fort-de-France (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Ajaccio is the 68th largest city in France, Fort-de-France the 70th. By area, Ajaccio is also the larger (82.0 km²).
How far is Ajaccio from Fort-de-France?
Ajaccio and Fort-de-France are 7,261 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ajaccio or Fort-de-France?
To buy an apartment, Ajaccio is more expensive: €3,667 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+42%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Ajaccio or Fort-de-France?
Ajaccio: 2,802 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,489 in Fort-de-France (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Ajaccio and Fort-de-France in the same department?
No: Ajaccio is in Corse-du-Sud (2A), in the Corsica region, and Fort-de-France in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures