2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Le Gosier: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Le Gosier: 76,120 versus 27,983, or 2.7 times as many. Le Gosier covers a larger area (45.2 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 619.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Gosier: €3,684 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 181 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
Le Gosier
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 27,983 inhab.
- 318th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Density
- 619 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceLe Gosier
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high | 76,120 | 27,983 | More populous: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+7.3 pts | −3.4% | +4.0% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+7.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+13 pts | −10.3% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France2.8 times as high | 1,722 | 619 | Denser: Fort-de-France2.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt | 15.6% | 15.1% | More young people: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fort-de-France+1.6 pt | 23.0% | 21.4% | More seniors: Fort-de-France+1.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Gosier+0.12 | 1.95 | 2.07 | Larger households: Le Gosier+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+43% | 2,574 | 3,684 | More expensive: Le Gosier+43% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier2.1 times as high | 1,762 | 3,781 | More expensive: Le Gosier2.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+8% | 15.9 | 17.3 | More expensive: Le Gosier+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+0.7% | 15.2 | 15.3 | More expensive: Le Gosier+0.7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Gosier+20 pts | 37.7% | 57.7% | More homeowners: Le Gosier+20 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Gosier+29 pts | 41.0% | 69.6% | More houses: Le Gosier+29 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+24 pts | 33.5% | 9.5% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+24 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Gosier+16 pts | 3.1% | 19.4% | More second homes: Le Gosier+16 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+9.2 pts | 18.2% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+9.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+9.6 pts | 51.66% | 42.11% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+9.6 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 | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Gosier+14% | €23,726 | €27,155 | Higher: Le Gosier+14% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Gosier+1.3 pt | 31% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Le Gosier+1.3 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Gosier+2.6 pts | 71.9% | 74.5% | Higher: Le Gosier+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Gosier+0.3 pt | 20.5% | 20.8% | Higher: Le Gosier+0.3 pt |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+9.7 pts | 97% | 88% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+9.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+42% | 108.6827 in total | 76.5214 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+42% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+23% | 29.6225 in total | 36.5102 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+30% | 61.2466 in total | 79.3222 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+30% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+25% | 18.8143 in total | 15.042 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France5.5 times as high | 2.015 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France5.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier3.2 times as high | 1.411 in total | 4.613 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier3.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+41% | 4.9 | 3.5 | Better access: Fort-de-France+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+76% | 12.696 in total | 7.120 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+76% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high | 17.3132 in total | 7.120 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+69% | 10.278 in total | 6.117 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+69% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+59% | 5.139 in total | 3.29 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+59% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+15 | 19 | 4 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+15 |
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 | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+42 | 58 | 16 | More schools: Fort-de-France+42 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+15 | 18 | 3 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+12 | 14 | 2 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+15 | 15 | 0 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Gosier+10% | 6.1 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+10% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+90% | 5.6 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+90% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+16% | 6.0 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+16% | 3.1 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+16% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+42% | 7.4 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+42% |
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 | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Gosier+0.3 °C | 26.4°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Le Gosier+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fort-de-France+2% | 2,489 | 2,448 | Sunnier: Fort-de-France+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France+25% | 1,951 | 1,558 | Wetter: Fort-de-France+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+24 days/year | 200 | 176 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+24 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 | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+4 | 20 | 16 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Gosier+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Le Gosier+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Gosier+2% | 44.2 | 45.2 | Larger: Le Gosier+2% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Gosier+19 m | 3 m | 22 m | Higher: Le Gosier+19 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Guadeloupe (971) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | |
| Urban unit | Fort-de-France | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fort-de-France vs Le Gosier at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Gosier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 27,983 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | +3.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 619 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 3,684 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 3,781 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 17.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 42.11% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 20.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 88% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 45.2 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Le Gosier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Le Gosier?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 27,983 for Le Gosier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Le Gosier the 318th. By area, Le Gosier is the larger (45.2 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Le Gosier?
Fort-de-France and Le Gosier are 181 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Le Gosier?
To buy an apartment, Le Gosier is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+43%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Le Gosier?
Fort-de-France: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Le Gosier (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Le Gosier in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Le Gosier in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures