2026 comparison
Charleville-Mézières vs Thionville: 2026 comparison
Charleville-Mézières has more inhabitants than Thionville: 46,473 versus 43,398, or 7.1% more. Thionville covers a larger area (49.9 km² versus 31.4 km²), but Charleville-Mézières is more densely populated: 1,478 inhabitants per km² versus 870.
The median standard of living is higher in Thionville (€28,160 a year versus €20,390).
The two cities are 112 km apart as the crow flies.
Charleville-Mézières
City in Ardennes
- Population
- 46,473 inhab.
- 157th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 31.4 km²
- Density
- 1,478 per km²
Thionville
City in Moselle
- Population
- 43,398 inhab.
- 180th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 49.9 km²
- Density
- 870 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Charleville-MézièresThionville
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Charleville-Mézières+7% | 46,473 | 43,398 | More populous: Charleville-Mézières+7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thionville+7.2 pts | −1.8% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Thionville+7.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Thionville+9.5 pts | −7.0% | +2.5% | Stronger growth: Thionville+9.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Charleville-Mézières+70% | 1,478 | 870 | Denser: Charleville-Mézières+70% |
| Under 15More young people: Charleville-Mézières+1.1 pt | 16.1% | 15.0% | More young people: Charleville-Mézières+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Charleville-Mézières+3.3 pts | 23.5% | 20.2% | More seniors: Charleville-Mézières+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Charleville-Mézières+0.01 | 1.93 | 1.92 | Larger households: Charleville-Mézières+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,260 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,644 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Thionville+69% | 9.6 | 16.2 | More expensive: Thionville+69% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Thionville+64% | 8.8 | 14.4 | More expensive: Thionville+64% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Thionville+10 pts | 35.1% | 45.3% | More homeowners: Thionville+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Charleville-Mézières+7.8 pts | 32.8% | 25.0% | More houses: Charleville-Mézières+7.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Charleville-Mézières+18 pts | 47.6% | 29.3% | More social housing: Charleville-Mézières+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Charleville-Mézières+0.2 pt | 2.4% | 2.1% | More second homes: Charleville-Mézières+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Charleville-Mézières+3.7 pts | 12.6% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Charleville-Mézières+3.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+13 pts | 55.47% | 42.62% | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+13 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 | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Thionville+38% | 20,390 | 28,160 | Higher: Thionville+38% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Charleville-Mézières+12 pts | 31.6% | 19.2% | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Thionville+77% | €22,491 | €39,697 | Higher: Thionville+77% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Thionville+2.8 pts | 36% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Thionville+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Thionville+8.6 pts | 69.3% | 77.9% | Higher: Thionville+8.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Charleville-Mézières+12 pts | 22.0% | 10.3% | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+12 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Boris Ravignon | Pierre Cuny | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| 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 | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Thionville+26% | 73.6342 in total | 92.6402 in total | More shops per capita: Thionville+26% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+36% | 24.1112 in total | 17.777 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+36% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+5% | 42.2196 in total | 44.2192 in total | More per capita: Thionville+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+49% | 20.294 in total | 30.2131 in total | More per capita: Thionville+49% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+63% | 3.014 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+63% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+14% | 2.411 in total | 2.19 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+14% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Charleville-Mézières+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Charleville-Mézières+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Charleville-Mézières+10% | 4.7 | 4.2 | Better access: Charleville-Mézières+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+21% | 8.238 in total | 9.943 in total | More per capita: Thionville+21% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+27% | 21.9102 in total | 27.9121 in total | More per capita: Thionville+27% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+39% | 7.334 in total | 10.144 in total | More per capita: Thionville+39% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+40% | 3.918 in total | 2.812 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+40% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Charleville-Mézières+6 | 13 | 7 | More facilities: Charleville-Mézières+6 |
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 | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Charleville-Mézières+9 | 30 | 21 | More schools: Charleville-Mézières+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Charleville-Mézières+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: Charleville-Mézières+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Thionville+2 | 8 | 10 | More high schools: Thionville+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Charleville-Mézières+12 | 15 | 3 | More facilities: Charleville-Mézières+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Charleville-Mézières+17% | 6.7 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+17% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thionville+14% | 12.9 | 14.7 | Higher rate: Thionville+14% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières2.3 times as high | 7.9 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+36% | 1.7 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+15% | 13.7 | 12.0 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+15% |
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 | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Thionville+0.3 °C | 9.9°C | 10.2°C | Warmer: Thionville+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,576 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Charleville-Mézières+5% | 928 | 884 | Wetter: Charleville-Mézières+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Thionville+4 days/year | 132 | 136 | More rainy days: Thionville+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Charleville-Mézières+17 days/year | 80 | 63 | More frost days: Charleville-Mézières+17 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Thionville+2 days/year | 7 | 9 | More hot days: Thionville+2 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 | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Thionville+10 | 20 | 30 | More declarations: Thionville+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Thionville+59% | 31.4 | 49.9 | Larger: Thionville+59% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Thionville+9 m | 147 m | 156 m | Higher: Thionville+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Ardennes (08) | Moselle (57) | |
| Intercommunality | Ardenne Métropole | Thionville Fensch Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville | |
| Functional area | Charleville-Mézières | Luxembourg (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Charleville-Mézières vs Thionville at a glance
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Thionville |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,473 | 43,398 |
| Change over 10 years | −7.0% | +2.5% |
| Density per km² | 1,478 | 870 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,260 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,644 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.6 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.47% | 42.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,390 | 28,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.0% | 10.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 9.9°C | 10.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,576 | — |
| Area km² | 31.4 | 49.9 |
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FAQ
Charleville-Mézières vs Thionville: your questions
Which is the larger city, Charleville-Mézières or Thionville?
By population, Charleville-Mézières: 46,473 inhabitants versus 43,398 for Thionville (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Charleville-Mézières is the 157th largest city in France, Thionville the 180th. By area, Thionville is the larger (49.9 km²).
How far is Charleville-Mézières from Thionville?
Charleville-Mézières and Thionville are 112 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Charleville-Mézières or Thionville?
In Thionville, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,160 a year, versus €20,390 in Charleville-Mézières (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Charleville-Mézières and Thionville in the same department?
No: Charleville-Mézières is in Ardennes (08), and Thionville in Moselle (57), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures