2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Limoges: 2026 comparison
Limoges has more inhabitants than Brive-la-Gaillarde: 131,817 versus 48,330, or 2.7 times as many. Limoges is both larger (78.0 km² versus 48.6 km²) and more densely populated (1,689 inhabitants per km² versus 995).
The median apartment price is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde: €1,750 per m² versus €1,582. The median standard of living is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde (€24,090 a year versus €22,690).
The two cities are 82 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
Limoges
City in Haute-Vienne
FHaute-Vienne87Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 131,817 inhab.
- 30th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 78.0 km²
- Density
- 1,689 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Brive-la-GaillardeLimoges
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Limoges2.7 times as high | 48,330 | 131,817 | More populous: Limoges2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.2 pts | +1.0% | −1.2% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.5 pts | +0.6% | −3.8% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Limoges+70% | 995 | 1,689 | Denser: Limoges+70% |
| Under 15More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.1 pt | 13.9% | 13.8% | More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5.6 pts | 28.2% | 22.7% | More seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+5.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.09 | 1.83 | 1.74 | Larger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11% | 1,750 | 1,582 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Limoges+0.8% | 1,916 | 1,932 | More expensive: Limoges+0.8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% | 11.3 | 10.4 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2% | 10.3 | 10.0 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11 pts | 50.2% | 39.0% | More homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+20 pts | 46.9% | 27.3% | More houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Limoges+11 pts | 18.1% | 29.2% | More social housing: Limoges+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 pt | 4.5% | 3.4% | More second homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.5 pt | 10.7% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10 pts | 54.68% | 44.62% | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+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 | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% | 24,090 | 22,690 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Limoges+7.4 pts | 18.1% | 25.5% | Higher: Limoges+7.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% | €28,202 | €24,874 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.8 pts | 45% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.8 pts | 73.9% | 69.1% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Limoges+3.3 pts | 12.7% | 16.0% | Higher: Limoges+3.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Soulier | Guillaume Guerin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+60% | 110.1532 in total | 69.0909 in total | More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+60% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+41% | 27.1131 in total | 19.3254 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+41% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15% | 44.1213 in total | 38.4506 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Limoges+2% | 19.996 in total | 20.2266 in total | More per capita: Limoges+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Limoges+24% | 1.78 in total | 2.027 in total | More per capita: Limoges+24% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+47% | 4.321 in total | 3.039 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+47% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Limoges+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Limoges+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Limoges+54% | 3.1 | 4.8 | Better access: Limoges+54% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Limoges+42% | 8.943 in total | 12.6166 in total | More per capita: Limoges+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+63% | 43.7211 in total | 26.9354 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+63% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+33% | 8.139 in total | 6.180 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+33% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% | 4.321 in total | 4.154 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Limoges+2 | 11 | 13 | More facilities: Limoges+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 | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Limoges+35 | 28 | 63 | More schools: Limoges+35 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Limoges+8 | 11 | 19 | More middle schools: Limoges+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Limoges+11 | 13 | 24 | More high schools: Limoges+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Limoges+21 | 10 | 31 | More facilities: Limoges+21 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Limoges+50% | 3.6 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Limoges+50% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Limoges+3% | 10.7 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Limoges+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Limoges+16% | 4.4 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Limoges+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Limoges+10% | 0.9 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Limoges+10% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Limoges+27% | 9.4 | 12.0 | Higher rate: Limoges+27% |
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 | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 °C | 12.9°C | 11.8°C | Warmer: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% | 2,037 | 1,922 | Sunnier: Brive-la-Gaillarde+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Limoges+13% | 904 | 1,018 | Wetter: Limoges+13% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Limoges+11 days/year | 122 | 134 | More rainy days: Limoges+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+23 days/year | 58 | 35 | More frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+23 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+23 days/year | 32 | 9 | More hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+23 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 | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1 | 16 | 15 | More declarations: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Limoges+3 | 1 | 4 | More plans: Limoges+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Limoges+61% | 48.6 | 78.0 | Larger: Limoges+61% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Limoges+150 m | 112 m | 262 m | Higher: Limoges+150 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Corrèze (19) | Haute-Vienne (87) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Brive | Communauté urbaine Limoges Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges | |
| Functional area | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Limoges at a glance
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Limoges |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,330 | 131,817 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.6% | −3.8% |
| Density per km² | 995 | 1,689 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,750 | 1,582 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,916 | 1,932 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.3 | 10.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.68% | 44.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,090 | 22,690 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 16.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 11.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,037 | 1,922 |
| Area km² | 48.6 | 78.0 |
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FAQ
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Limoges: your questions
Which is the larger city, Brive-la-Gaillarde or Limoges?
By population, Limoges: 131,817 inhabitants versus 48,330 for Brive-la-Gaillarde (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Limoges is the 30th largest city in France, Brive-la-Gaillarde the 143rd. By area, Limoges is also the larger (78.0 km²).
How far is Brive-la-Gaillarde from Limoges?
Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges are 82 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Brive-la-Gaillarde or Limoges?
To buy an apartment, Brive-la-Gaillarde is more expensive: €1,750 per m² (median price), versus €1,582 in Limoges (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Brive-la-Gaillarde or Limoges?
In Brive-la-Gaillarde, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,090 a year, versus €22,690 in Limoges (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Brive-la-Gaillarde or Limoges?
Brive-la-Gaillarde: 2,037 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,922 in Limoges (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