2026 comparison
Antibes vs Cannes: 2026 comparison
Antibes has more inhabitants than Cannes: 78,612 versus 75,105, or 4.7% more. Antibes covers a larger area (26.5 km² versus 19.6 km²), but Cannes is more densely populated: 3,828 inhabitants per km² versus 2,969.
The median apartment price is higher in Cannes: €5,460 per m² versus €4,998. The median standard of living is higher in Antibes (€27,560 a year versus €24,000).
The two cities are 8.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Antibes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 78,612 inhab.
- 65th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 26.5 km²
- Density
- 2,969 per km²
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Cannes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 75,105 inhab.
- 71st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 19.6 km²
- Density
- 3,828 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesCannes
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Antibes+5% | 78,612 | 75,105 | More populous: Antibes+5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+6.0 pts | +6.5% | +0.5% | Stronger growth: Antibes+6.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+1.5 pt | +2.9% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Antibes+1.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Cannes+29% | 2,969 | 3,828 | Denser: Cannes+29% |
| Under 15More young people: Antibes+0.6 pt | 13.8% | 13.3% | More young people: Antibes+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cannes+2.8 pts | 27.7% | 30.5% | More seniors: Cannes+2.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Antibes+0.03 | 1.90 | 1.87 | Larger households: Antibes+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cannes+9% | 4,998 | 5,460 | More expensive: Cannes+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+2% | 6,874 | 6,750 | More expensive: Antibes+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 20.3 | 20.3 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+9% | 20.4 | 22.3 | More expensive: Cannes+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Antibes+8.2 pts | 55.7% | 47.4% | More homeowners: Antibes+8.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Antibes+7.8 pts | 14.8% | 7.0% | More houses: Antibes+7.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cannes+5.1 pts | 12.9% | 17.9% | More social housing: Cannes+5.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cannes+11 pts | 33.6% | 44.2% | More second homes: Cannes+11 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Antibes+1.9 pt | 5.3% | 3.4% | More vacant homes: Antibes+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Antibes+0.5 pt | 28.61% | 28.07% | Higher rate: Antibes+0.5 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 | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Antibes+15% | 27,560 | 24,000 | Higher: Antibes+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cannes+6.8 pts | 15.8% | 22.6% | Higher: Cannes+6.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Antibes+10% | €35,280 | €32,218 | Higher: Antibes+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Antibes+8.3 pts | 53% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Antibes+8.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Antibes+4.0 pts | 78.2% | 74.1% | Higher: Antibes+4.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cannes+4.8 pts | 10.1% | 14.9% | Higher: Cannes+4.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | David Lisnard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Antibes+1.6 pt | 96% | 94% | Better covered: Antibes+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cannes+43% | 102.3804 in total | 146.11,097 in total | More shops per capita: Cannes+43% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+20% | 30.1237 in total | 36.1271 in total | More per capita: Cannes+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+31% | 71.6563 in total | 94.1707 in total | More per capita: Cannes+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+20% | 13.0102 in total | 10.881 in total | More per capita: Antibes+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes2.4 times as high | 1.310 in total | 3.123 in total | More per capita: Cannes2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+79% | 7.156 in total | 12.896 in total | More per capita: Cannes+79% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cannes+1 | 3 | 4 | More stations: Cannes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.9 | 4.9 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+3% | 14.9117 in total | 14.5109 in total | More per capita: Antibes+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+31% | 20.5161 in total | 26.8201 in total | More per capita: Cannes+31% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+22% | 10.885 in total | 13.299 in total | More per capita: Cannes+22% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+14% | 4.233 in total | 4.836 in total | More per capita: Cannes+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cannes+2 | 5 | 7 | More facilities: Cannes+2 |
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 | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Antibes+2 | 33 | 31 | More schools: Antibes+2 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cannes+6 | 7 | 13 | More high schools: Cannes+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cannes+11 | 3 | 14 | More facilities: Cannes+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cannes+90% | 3.0 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Cannes+90% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+46% | 19.6 | 28.6 | Higher rate: Cannes+46% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high | 3.1 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+61% | 2.7 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Cannes+61% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+39% | 11.3 | 15.7 | Higher rate: Cannes+39% |
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 | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Antibes+0.4 °C | 15.9°C | 15.5°C | Warmer: Antibes+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Antibes+0.6% | 2,761 | 2,743 | Sunnier: Antibes+0.6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cannes+0.2% | 880 | 881 | Wetter: Cannes+0.2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cannes+1 days/year | 63 | 64 | More rainy days: Cannes+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cannes+4 days/year | 8 | 12 | More frost days: Cannes+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Antibes+11 days/year | 28 | 18 | More hot days: Antibes+11 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 | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 52 | 52 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Antibes+35% | 26.5 | 19.6 | Larger: Antibes+35% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Antibes+8 m | 11 m | 3 m | Higher: Antibes+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Cannes - Antibes | Cannes - Antibes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Antibes vs Cannes at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | Cannes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 75,105 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +1.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 3,828 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 5,460 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 6,750 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 20.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 28.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 24,000 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 14.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 15.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 19.6 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs Cannes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or Cannes?
By population, Antibes: 78,612 inhabitants versus 75,105 for Cannes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Antibes is the 65th largest city in France, Cannes the 71st. By area, Antibes is also the larger (26.5 km²).
How far is Antibes from Cannes?
Antibes and Cannes are 8.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Alpes-Maritimes).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Antibes or Cannes?
To buy an apartment, Cannes is more expensive: €5,460 per m² (median price), versus €4,998 in Antibes (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or Cannes?
In Antibes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,560 a year, versus €24,000 in Cannes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Antibes or Cannes?
Antibes: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,743 in Cannes (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