2026 comparison
Cannes vs Fort-de-France: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Cannes: 76,120 versus 75,105, or 1.4% more. Fort-de-France covers a larger area (44.2 km² versus 19.6 km²), but Cannes is more densely populated: 3,828 inhabitants per km² versus 1,722.
The median apartment price is higher in Cannes: €5,460 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 7,133 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
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Fort-de-France
City in Martinique
- Population
- 76,120 inhab.
- 70th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 44.2 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
CannesFort-de-France
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France+1% | 75,105 | 76,120 | More populous: Fort-de-France+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cannes+3.9 pts | +0.5% | −3.4% | Stronger growth: Cannes+3.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cannes+12 pts | +1.4% | −10.3% | Stronger growth: Cannes+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cannes2.2 times as high | 3,828 | 1,722 | Denser: Cannes2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Fort-de-France+2.3 pts | 13.3% | 15.6% | More young people: Fort-de-France+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cannes+7.5 pts | 30.5% | 23.0% | More seniors: Cannes+7.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fort-de-France+0.08 | 1.87 | 1.95 | Larger households: Fort-de-France+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cannes2.1 times as high | 5,460 | 2,574 | More expensive: Cannes2.1 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cannes3.8 times as high | 6,750 | 1,762 | More expensive: Cannes3.8 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+27% | 20.3 | 15.9 | More expensive: Cannes+27% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+47% | 22.3 | 15.2 | More expensive: Cannes+47% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cannes+9.7 pts | 47.4% | 37.7% | More homeowners: Cannes+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fort-de-France+34 pts | 7.0% | 41.0% | More houses: Fort-de-France+34 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+16 pts | 17.9% | 33.5% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cannes+41 pts | 44.2% | 3.1% | More second homes: Cannes+41 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+15 pts | 3.4% | 18.2% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+15 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+24 pts | 28.07% | 51.66% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+24 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 | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,000 | not covered | |
| Poverty rate | 22.6% | not covered | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cannes+36% | €32,218 | €23,726 | Higher: Cannes+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cannes+14 pts | 45% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Cannes+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cannes+2.2 pts | 74.1% | 71.9% | Higher: Cannes+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fort-de-France+5.7 pts | 14.9% | 20.5% | Higher: Fort-de-France+5.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Lisnard | Didier Laguerre | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+2.9 pts | 94% | 97% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+2.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cannes+34% | 146.11,097 in total | 108.6827 in total | More shops per capita: Cannes+34% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+22% | 36.1271 in total | 29.6225 in total | More per capita: Cannes+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+54% | 94.1707 in total | 61.2466 in total | More per capita: Cannes+54% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+74% | 10.881 in total | 18.8143 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+74% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+55% | 3.123 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Cannes+55% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes8.8 times as high | 12.896 in total | 1.411 in total | More per capita: Cannes8.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cannes+4 | 4 | 0 | More stations: Cannes+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | 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: Cannes+15% | 14.5109 in total | 12.696 in total | More per capita: Cannes+15% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+54% | 26.8201 in total | 17.3132 in total | More per capita: Cannes+54% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+29% | 13.299 in total | 10.278 in total | More per capita: Cannes+29% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+7% | 4.836 in total | 5.139 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+12 | 7 | 19 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+12 |
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 | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+27 | 31 | 58 | More schools: Fort-de-France+27 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+9 | 9 | 18 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+1 | 13 | 14 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+1 | 14 | 15 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fort-de-France+5% | 5.8 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+5% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes5.1 times as high | 28.6 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Cannes5.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+9% | 6.5 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Cannes+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+36% | 4.3 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Cannes+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high | 15.7 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Cannes2.1 times as high |
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 | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fort-de-France+10.9 °C | 15.5°C | 26.4°C | Warmer: Fort-de-France+10.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cannes+10% | 2,743 | 2,489 | Sunnier: Cannes+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 881 | 1,951 | Wetter: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+136 days/year | 64 | 200 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+136 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | 12 | — | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | 18 | — |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cannes+32 | 52 | 20 | More declarations: Cannes+32 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cannes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Cannes+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fort-de-France2.3 times as high | 19.6 | 44.2 | Larger: Fort-de-France2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationTie | 3 m | 3 m | Tie |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Martinique (972) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | |
| Urban unit | Nice | Fort-de-France | |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | Fort-de-France |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cannes vs Fort-de-France at a glance
| Criterion | Cannes | Fort-de-France |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 75,105 | 76,120 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.4% | −10.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,828 | 1,722 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,460 | 2,574 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,750 | 1,762 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 15.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.07% | 51.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,000 | not covered |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C | 26.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | 2,489 |
| Area km² | 19.6 | 44.2 |
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FAQ
Cannes vs Fort-de-France: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cannes or Fort-de-France?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 75,105 for Cannes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Cannes the 71st. By area, Fort-de-France is also the larger (44.2 km²).
How far is Cannes from Fort-de-France?
Cannes and Fort-de-France are 7,133 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cannes or Fort-de-France?
To buy an apartment, Cannes is more expensive: €5,460 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+112%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Cannes or Fort-de-France?
Cannes: 2,743 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,489 in Fort-de-France (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Cannes and Fort-de-France in the same department?
No: Cannes is in Alpes-Maritimes (06), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Fort-de-France in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures