2026 comparison
Ajaccio vs Saint-Nazaire (44): 2026 comparison
Ajaccio has more inhabitants than Saint-Nazaire: 77,132 versus 76,243, or 1.2% more. Ajaccio covers a larger area (82.0 km² versus 46.8 km²), but Saint-Nazaire is more densely populated: 1,629 inhabitants per km² versus 940.
The median apartment price is higher in Ajaccio: €3,667 per m² versus €2,917. The median standard of living is higher in Ajaccio (€25,880 a year versus €24,750).
The two cities are 1,050 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
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1936
AjaccioSaint-Nazaire
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Ajaccio+1% | 77,132 | 76,243 | More populous: Ajaccio+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+2.2 pts | +7.8% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+4.2 pts | +13.1% | +8.8% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Nazaire+73% | 940 | 1,629 | Denser: Saint-Nazaire+73% |
| Under 15More young people: Ajaccio+2.4 pts | 18.4% | 15.9% | More young people: Ajaccio+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Nazaire+0.7 pt | 23.9% | 24.6% | More seniors: Saint-Nazaire+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Ajaccio+0.40 | 2.30 | 1.90 | Larger households: Ajaccio+0.40 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Ajaccio+26% | 3,667 | 2,917 | More expensive: Ajaccio+26% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ajaccio+48% | 4,382 | 2,955 | More expensive: Ajaccio+48% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ajaccio+19% | 15.2 | 12.8 | More expensive: Ajaccio+19% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ajaccio+29% | 16.0 | 12.4 | More expensive: Ajaccio+29% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+2.2 pts | 45.6% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+2.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Nazaire+27 pts | 10.6% | 37.9% | More houses: Saint-Nazaire+27 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Nazaire+9.9 pts | 19.0% | 28.9% | More social housing: Saint-Nazaire+9.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ajaccio+2.5 pts | 9.0% | 6.5% | More second homes: Ajaccio+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+4.3 pts | 2.9% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+4.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+1.2 pt | 37.91% | 39.08% | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+1.2 pt |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Ajaccio+5% | 25,880 | 24,750 | Higher: Ajaccio+5% |
| Poverty rateTie | 18.0% | 18.0% | Tie |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Ajaccio+10% | €30,921 | €28,112 | Higher: Ajaccio+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Ajaccio+2.9 pts | 50% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Ajaccio+2.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ajaccio+2.0 pt | 76.4% | 74.4% | Higher: Ajaccio+2.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+6.0 pts | 7.0% | 13.0% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+6.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Sbraggia | David Samzun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Ajaccio+2.3 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Ajaccio+2.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Ajaccio+70% | 84.8654 in total | 50.0381 in total | More shops per capita: Ajaccio+70% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+46% | 22.6174 in total | 15.5118 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+46% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+99% | 57.7445 in total | 29.0221 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+99% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+40% | 11.992 in total | 16.7127 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+40% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+52% | 3.023 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+52% |
| 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+1 | 4 | 3 | More stations: Ajaccio+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ajaccio+8% | 4.0 | 3.7 | Better access: Ajaccio+8% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+20% | 14.0108 in total | 11.789 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+3% | 23.9184 in total | 23.2177 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+3% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+76% | 8.364 in total | 4.736 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+76% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+15% | 3.628 in total | 3.124 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+15% |
| HospitalsTie | 13 | 13 | Tie |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 | 28 | 33 | More schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+3 | 7 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 | 7 | 12 | More high schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+2 | 10 | 12 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire6.6 times as high | 1.0 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire6.6 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire3.3 times as high | 4.9 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire3.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+64% | 2.3 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+64% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.0 | 2.0 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+57% | 8.5 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+57% |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Ajaccio+4.0 °C | 16.6°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Ajaccio+4.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Ajaccio+48% | 2,802 | 1,893 | Sunnier: Ajaccio+48% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Ajaccio+2% | 807 | 792 | Wetter: Ajaccio+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Nazaire+40 days/year | 77 | 116 | More rainy days: Saint-Nazaire+40 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Nazaire+21 days/year | 6 | 27 | More frost days: Saint-Nazaire+21 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Ajaccio+61 days/year | 70 | 9 | More hot days: Ajaccio+61 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Ajaccio+4 | 14 | 10 | More declarations: Ajaccio+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ajaccio+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Ajaccio+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ajaccio+75% | 82.0 | 46.8 | Larger: Ajaccio+75% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Nazaire+8 m | 4 m | 12 m | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Corse-du-Sud (2A) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Ajaccien | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | |
| Urban unit | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Functional area | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ajaccio vs Saint-Nazaire (44) at a glance
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,132 | 76,243 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.1% | +8.8% |
| Density per km² | 940 | 1,629 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,667 | 2,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,382 | 2,955 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.91% | 39.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | 24,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.0% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,802 | 1,893 |
| Area km² | 82.0 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Ajaccio vs Saint-Nazaire (44): your questions
Which is the larger city, Ajaccio or Saint-Nazaire?
By population, Ajaccio: 77,132 inhabitants versus 76,243 for Saint-Nazaire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Ajaccio is the 68th largest city in France, Saint-Nazaire the 69th. By area, Ajaccio is also the larger (82.0 km²).
How far is Ajaccio from Saint-Nazaire?
Ajaccio and Saint-Nazaire are 1,050 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ajaccio or Saint-Nazaire?
To buy an apartment, Ajaccio is more expensive: €3,667 per m² (median price), versus €2,917 in Saint-Nazaire (+26%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ajaccio or Saint-Nazaire?
In Ajaccio, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,880 a year, versus €24,750 in Saint-Nazaire (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Ajaccio or Saint-Nazaire?
Ajaccio: 2,802 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,893 in Saint-Nazaire (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures