2026 comparison
Dunkerque vs Lambersart: 2026 comparison
Dunkerque has more inhabitants than Lambersart: 87,442 versus 27,572, or 3.2 times as many. Dunkerque covers a larger area (43.9 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Lambersart is more densely populated: 4,476 inhabitants per km² versus 1,992.
The median apartment price is higher in Lambersart: €3,125 per m² versus €2,144. The median standard of living is higher in Lambersart (€31,550 a year versus €22,790).
The two cities are 63 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Dunkerque
City in Nord
- Population
- 87,442 inhab.
- 54th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 43.9 km²
- Density
- 1,992 per km²
Lambersart
City in Nord
- Population
- 27,572 inhab.
- 327th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 4,476 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
DunkerqueLambersart
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Dunkerque3.2 times as high | 87,442 | 27,572 | More populous: Dunkerque3.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Dunkerque+0.5 pt | −0.7% | −1.2% | Smaller decline: Dunkerque+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Dunkerque+0.9 pt | −4.0% | −4.9% | Smaller decline: Dunkerque+0.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Lambersart2.2 times as high | 1,992 | 4,476 | Denser: Lambersart2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Lambersart+1.7 pt | 16.3% | 18.0% | More young people: Lambersart+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Dunkerque+3.4 pts | 22.8% | 19.4% | More seniors: Dunkerque+3.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Lambersart+0.14 | 2.01 | 2.15 | Larger households: Lambersart+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lambersart+46% | 2,144 | 3,125 | More expensive: Lambersart+46% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Lambersart+94% | 1,939 | 3,753 | More expensive: Lambersart+94% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lambersart+18% | 13.5 | 16.0 | More expensive: Lambersart+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lambersart+22% | 11.1 | 13.6 | More expensive: Lambersart+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Lambersart+16 pts | 45.5% | 61.9% | More homeowners: Lambersart+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lambersart+16 pts | 40.7% | 56.7% | More houses: Lambersart+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 18.7% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Dunkerque+2.5 pts | 3.9% | 1.4% | More second homes: Dunkerque+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Dunkerque+1.4 pt | 6.9% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Dunkerque+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Dunkerque+0.2 pt | 51.49% | 51.33% | Higher rate: Dunkerque+0.2 pt |
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 | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Lambersart+38% | 22,790 | 31,550 | Higher: Lambersart+38% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Dunkerque+12 pts | 22.7% | 11.1% | Higher: Dunkerque+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Lambersart+79% | €25,682 | €45,893 | Higher: Lambersart+79% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Lambersart+20 pts | 40% | 60% | More taxpaying households: Lambersart+20 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Lambersart+5.1 pts | 72.1% | 77.2% | Higher: Lambersart+5.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Dunkerque+8.7 pts | 17.9% | 9.2% | Higher: Dunkerque+8.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrice Vergriete | Nicolas Bouche | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous centre | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Lambersart+5.1 pts | 93% | 99% | Better covered: Lambersart+5.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Dunkerque+68% | 59.8523 in total | 35.598 in total | More shops per capita: Dunkerque+68% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+70% | 17.8156 in total | 10.529 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+70% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque2.4 times as high | 37.3326 in total | 15.643 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+10% | 17.5153 in total | 16.044 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+10% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque6.0 times as high | 2.219 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque6.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+1.7 | 1.715 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+1.7 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Dunkerque+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Dunkerque+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lambersart+68% | 3.5 | 6.0 | Better access: Lambersart+68% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lambersart+56% | 8.373 in total | 13.136 in total | More per capita: Lambersart+56% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lambersart+47% | 13.6119 in total | 19.955 in total | More per capita: Lambersart+47% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lambersart+11% | 7.263 in total | 8.022 in total | More per capita: Lambersart+11% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+30% | 4.237 in total | 3.39 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+30% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Dunkerque+5 | 7 | 2 | More facilities: Dunkerque+5 |
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 | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Dunkerque+40 | 52 | 12 | More schools: Dunkerque+40 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Dunkerque+8 | 13 | 5 | More middle schools: Dunkerque+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Dunkerque+9 | 12 | 3 | More high schools: Dunkerque+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Dunkerque+9 | 9 | 0 | More facilities: Dunkerque+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Lambersart2.7 times as high | 4.3 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Lambersart2.7 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque2.3 times as high | 10.5 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Dunkerque2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque3.4 times as high | 4.9 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Dunkerque3.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lambersart2.1 times as high | 1.5 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Lambersart2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque+53% | 11.8 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Dunkerque+53% |
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 | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Dunkerque+0.4 °C | 11.7°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Dunkerque+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Lambersart+7% | 691 | 740 | Wetter: Lambersart+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Lambersart+5 days/year | 121 | 126 | More rainy days: Lambersart+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Lambersart+20 days/year | 17 | 37 | More frost days: Lambersart+20 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Lambersart+5 days/year | 2 | 7 | More hot days: Lambersart+5 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 | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Dunkerque+16 | 26 | 10 | More declarations: Dunkerque+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Dunkerque+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Dunkerque+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Dunkerque7.1 times as high | 43.9 | 6.16 | Larger: Dunkerque7.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Lambersart+16 m | 7 m | 23 m | Higher: Lambersart+16 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Nord (59) | Nord (59) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Dunkerque | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Dunkerque | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Dunkerque vs Lambersart at a glance
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Lambersart |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,442 | 27,572 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.0% | −4.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,992 | 4,476 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,144 | 3,125 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,939 | 3,753 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.49% | 51.33% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,790 | 31,550 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 11.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 43.9 | 6.16 |
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FAQ
Dunkerque vs Lambersart: your questions
Which is the larger city, Dunkerque or Lambersart?
By population, Dunkerque: 87,442 inhabitants versus 27,572 for Lambersart (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Dunkerque is the 54th largest city in France, Lambersart the 327th. By area, Dunkerque is also the larger (43.9 km²).
How far is Dunkerque from Lambersart?
Dunkerque and Lambersart are 63 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Nord).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Dunkerque or Lambersart?
To buy an apartment, Lambersart is more expensive: €3,125 per m² (median price), versus €2,144 in Dunkerque (+46%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Dunkerque or Lambersart?
In Lambersart, half of the residents have a standard of living above €31,550 a year, versus €22,790 in Dunkerque (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Dunkerque and Lambersart in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures