2026 comparison
Bergerac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: 2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde has more inhabitants than Bergerac: 48,330 versus 27,863, or 73% more. Bergerac covers a larger area (56.1 km² versus 48.6 km²), but Brive-la-Gaillarde is more densely populated: 995 inhabitants per km² versus 497.
The median apartment price is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde: €1,750 per m² versus €1,438. The median standard of living is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde (€24,090 a year versus €22,650).
The two cities are 87 km apart as the crow flies.
Bergerac
City in Dordogne
- Population
- 27,863 inhab.
- 320th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 56.1 km²
- Density
- 497 per km²
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Brive-la-Gaillarde
City in Corrèze
- Population
- 48,330 inhab.
- 143rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 48.6 km²
- Density
- 995 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BergeracBrive-la-Gaillarde
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+73% | 27,863 | 48,330 | More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+73% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bergerac+0.1 pt | +1.1% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Bergerac+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.0 pts | −3.4% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.0 times as high | 497 | 995 | Denser: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.6 pt | 13.3% | 13.9% | More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bergerac+5.3 pts | 33.5% | 28.2% | More seniors: Bergerac+5.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.04 | 1.79 | 1.83 | Larger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+22% | 1,438 | 1,750 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+12% | 1,711 | 1,916 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3% | 10.9 | 11.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3% | 9.9 | 10.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bergerac+1.6 pt | 51.8% | 50.2% | More homeowners: Bergerac+1.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bergerac+16 pts | 63.0% | 46.9% | More houses: Bergerac+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.7 pt | 17.5% | 18.1% | More social housing: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.7 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bergerac+0.1 pt | 4.6% | 4.5% | More second homes: Bergerac+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 pt | 9.6% | 10.7% | More vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bergerac+10 pts | 64.88% | 54.68% | Higher rate: Bergerac+10 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 | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% | 22,650 | 24,090 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bergerac+4.6 pts | 22.7% | 18.1% | Higher: Bergerac+4.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+16% | €24,409 | €28,202 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6.3 pts | 39% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.3 pts | 70.7% | 73.9% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bergerac+4.0 pts | 16.7% | 12.7% | Higher: Bergerac+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Fabien Ruet | Frédéric Soulier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bergerac+7% | 117.7328 in total | 110.1532 in total | More shops per capita: Bergerac+7% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+7% | 29.181 in total | 27.1131 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+22% | 53.8150 in total | 44.1213 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+57% | 31.287 in total | 19.996 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+57% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+73% | 2.98 in total | 1.78 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+73% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+35% | 3.29 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+35% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bergerac+8% | 3.4 | 3.1 | Better access: Bergerac+8% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+77% | 5.014 in total | 8.943 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+77% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.4 times as high | 17.950 in total | 43.7211 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+20% | 9.727 in total | 8.139 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+20% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bergerac+7% | 4.713 in total | 4.321 in total | More per capita: Bergerac+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7 | 4 | 11 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7 |
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 | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11 | 17 | 28 | More schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 | 6 | 11 | More middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7 | 6 | 13 | More high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6 | 4 | 10 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bergerac+92% | 7.0 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Bergerac+92% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+32% | 8.1 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+32% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bergerac+14% | 5.1 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Bergerac+14% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bergerac+62% | 1.5 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Bergerac+62% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bergerac+26% | 11.9 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Bergerac+26% |
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 | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bergerac+0.3 °C | 13.2°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Bergerac+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8% | 2,021 | 2,037 | Sunnier: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Brive-la-Gaillarde+14% | 793 | 904 | Wetter: Brive-la-Gaillarde+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8 days/year | 114 | 122 | More rainy days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8 days/year | 50 | 58 | More frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 days/year | 29 | 32 | More hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 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 | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bergerac+10 | 26 | 16 | More declarations: Bergerac+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bergerac+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Bergerac+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bergerac+15% | 56.1 | 48.6 | Larger: Bergerac+15% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+83 m | 29 m | 112 m | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+83 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Dordogne (24) | Corrèze (19) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Bergeracoise | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Brive | |
| Urban unit | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde | |
| Functional area | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bergerac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde at a glance
| Criterion | Bergerac | Brive-la-Gaillarde |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,863 | 48,330 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.4% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 497 | 995 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,438 | 1,750 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,711 | 1,916 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 64.88% | 54.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,650 | 24,090 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.7% | 12.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.0 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 13.2°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,021 | 2,037 |
| Area km² | 56.1 | 48.6 |
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FAQ
Bergerac vs Brive-la-Gaillarde: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bergerac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
By population, Brive-la-Gaillarde: 48,330 inhabitants versus 27,863 for Bergerac (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Brive-la-Gaillarde is the 143rd largest city in France, Bergerac the 320th. By area, Bergerac is the larger (56.1 km²).
How far is Bergerac from Brive-la-Gaillarde?
Bergerac and Brive-la-Gaillarde are 87 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bergerac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
To buy an apartment, Brive-la-Gaillarde is more expensive: €1,750 per m² (median price), versus €1,438 in Bergerac (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bergerac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
In Brive-la-Gaillarde, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,090 a year, versus €22,650 in Bergerac (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bergerac or Brive-la-Gaillarde?
Brive-la-Gaillarde: 2,037 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,021 in Bergerac (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