2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Périgueux: 2026 comparison
Brive-la-Gaillarde has more inhabitants than Périgueux: 48,330 versus 30,496, or 58% more. Brive-la-Gaillarde covers a larger area (48.6 km² versus 9.8 km²), but Périgueux is more densely populated: 3,106 inhabitants per km² versus 995.
The median apartment price is higher in Périgueux: €1,786 per m² versus €1,750. The median standard of living is higher in Brive-la-Gaillarde (€24,090 a year versus €23,070).
The two cities are 63 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
Périgueux
City in Dordogne
- Population
- 30,496 inhab.
- 284th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 9.8 km²
- Density
- 3,106 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Brive-la-GaillardePérigueux
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+58% | 48,330 | 30,496 | More populous: Brive-la-Gaillarde+58% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.3 pts | +1.0% | −3.3% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.9 pts | +0.6% | −3.3% | Stronger growth: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Périgueux3.1 times as high | 995 | 3,106 | Denser: Périgueux3.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.5 pts | 13.9% | 11.4% | More young people: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.9 pts | 28.2% | 25.4% | More seniors: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.21 | 1.83 | 1.62 | Larger households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Périgueux+2% | 1,750 | 1,786 | More expensive: Périgueux+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1% | 1,916 | 1,889 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% | 11.3 | 10.3 | More expensive: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Périgueux+2% | 10.3 | 10.4 | More expensive: Périgueux+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 pts | 50.2% | 35.2% | More homeowners: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18 pts | 46.9% | 28.5% | More houses: Brive-la-Gaillarde+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Périgueux+8.5 pts | 18.1% | 26.7% | More social housing: Périgueux+8.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Périgueux+1.0 pt | 4.5% | 5.4% | More second homes: Périgueux+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Périgueux+1.6 pt | 10.7% | 12.3% | More vacant homes: Périgueux+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Périgueux+19 pts | 54.68% | 73.75% | Higher rate: Périgueux+19 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 | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4% | 24,090 | 23,070 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Périgueux+5.3 pts | 18.1% | 23.4% | Higher: Périgueux+5.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% | €28,202 | €24,961 | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.6 pts | 45% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt | 73.9% | 73.1% | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Périgueux+3.6 pts | 12.7% | 16.3% | Higher: Périgueux+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Soulier | Michel Cadet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Périgueux+1.1 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Périgueux+1.1 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 | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+25% | 110.1532 in total | 88.2269 in total | More shops per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2% | 27.1131 in total | 26.681 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux+53% | 44.1213 in total | 67.5206 in total | More per capita: Périgueux+53% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux+29% | 19.996 in total | 25.678 in total | More per capita: Périgueux+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux3.0 times as high | 1.78 in total | 4.915 in total | More per capita: Périgueux3.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.7 times as high | 4.321 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Brive-la-Gaillarde2.7 times as high |
| 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 | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Périgueux+34% | 3.1 | 4.2 | Better access: Périgueux+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux+40% | 8.943 in total | 12.538 in total | More per capita: Périgueux+40% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux+40% | 43.7211 in total | 61.0186 in total | More per capita: Périgueux+40% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Périgueux+63% | 8.139 in total | 13.140 in total | More per capita: Périgueux+63% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 4.321 in total | 4.313 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1 | 11 | 10 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+1 |
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 | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9 | 28 | 19 | More schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 | 11 | 8 | More middle schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4 | 13 | 9 | More high schools: Brive-la-Gaillarde+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 | 10 | 7 | More facilities: Brive-la-Gaillarde+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15% | 3.6 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Périgueux+25% | 10.7 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Périgueux+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Périgueux+25% | 4.4 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Périgueux+25% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Périgueux2.2 times as high | 0.9 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Périgueux2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Périgueux+52% | 9.4 | 14.3 | Higher rate: Périgueux+52% |
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 | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Périgueux+0.2 °C | 12.9°C | 13.1°C | Warmer: Périgueux+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,037 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Périgueux+0.9% | 904 | 912 | Wetter: Périgueux+0.9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Périgueux+2 days/year | 122 | 124 | More rainy days: Périgueux+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+25 days/year | 58 | 32 | More frost days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+25 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10 days/year | 32 | 22 | More hot days: Brive-la-Gaillarde+10 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 | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Périgueux+6 | 16 | 22 | More declarations: Périgueux+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Périgueux+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Périgueux+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde4.9 times as high | 48.6 | 9.82 | Larger: Brive-la-Gaillarde4.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 m | 112 m | 97 m | Higher: Brive-la-Gaillarde+15 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Corrèze (19) | Dordogne (24) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Brive | Communauté d'agglomération Le Grand Périgueux | |
| Urban unit | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux | |
| Functional area | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Périgueux at a glance
| Criterion | Brive-la-Gaillarde | Périgueux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,330 | 30,496 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.6% | −3.3% |
| Density per km² | 995 | 3,106 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,750 | 1,786 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,916 | 1,889 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.68% | 73.75% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,090 | 23,070 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 13.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,037 | — |
| Area km² | 48.6 | 9.82 |
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FAQ
Brive-la-Gaillarde vs Périgueux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Brive-la-Gaillarde or Périgueux?
By population, Brive-la-Gaillarde: 48,330 inhabitants versus 30,496 for Périgueux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Brive-la-Gaillarde is the 143rd largest city in France, Périgueux the 284th. By area, Brive-la-Gaillarde is also the larger (48.6 km²).
How far is Brive-la-Gaillarde from Périgueux?
Brive-la-Gaillarde and Périgueux are 63 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Brive-la-Gaillarde or Périgueux?
To buy an apartment, Périgueux is more expensive: €1,786 per m² (median price), versus €1,750 in Brive-la-Gaillarde (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Brive-la-Gaillarde or Périgueux?
In Brive-la-Gaillarde, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,090 a year, versus €23,070 in Périgueux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Brive-la-Gaillarde and Périgueux in the same department?
No: Brive-la-Gaillarde is in Corrèze (19), and Périgueux in Dordogne (24), both in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures