2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Le Robert: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Le Robert: 76,120 versus 21,651, or 3.5 times as many. Le Robert covers a larger area (47.3 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 458.
The median apartment price is higher in Fort-de-France: €2,574 per m² versus €2,262.
The two cities are 16 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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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 Robert
City in Martinique
- Population
- 21,651 inhab.
- 443rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 47.3 km²
- Density
- 458 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceLe Robert
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France3.5 times as high | 76,120 | 21,651 | More populous: Fort-de-France3.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt | −3.4% | −3.9% | Smaller decline: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Le Robert+2.8 pts | −10.3% | −7.5% | Smaller decline: Le Robert+2.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France3.8 times as high | 1,722 | 458 | Denser: Fort-de-France3.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Robert+0.9 pt | 15.6% | 16.5% | More young people: Le Robert+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fort-de-France+1.2 pt | 23.0% | 21.8% | More seniors: Fort-de-France+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Robert+0.23 | 1.95 | 2.18 | Larger households: Le Robert+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Fort-de-France+14% | 2,574 | 2,262 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+14% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Robert+11% | 1,762 | 1,948 | More expensive: Le Robert+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+3% | 15.9 | 15.5 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Robert+3% | 15.2 | 15.6 | More expensive: Le Robert+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Robert+24 pts | 37.7% | 62.0% | More homeowners: Le Robert+24 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Robert+20 pts | 41.0% | 60.6% | More houses: Le Robert+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+14 pts | 33.5% | 19.1% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Robert+6.0 pts | 3.1% | 9.0% | More second homes: Le Robert+6.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+8.3 pts | 18.2% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+8.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Robert+14 pts | 51.66% | 65.93% | Higher rate: Le Robert+14 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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fort-de-France+3% | €23,726 | €23,128 | Higher: Fort-de-France+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+2.5 pts | 31% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+2.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Robert+2.5 pts | 71.9% | 74.4% | Higher: Le Robert+2.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Robert+1.4 pt | 20.5% | 21.9% | Higher: Le Robert+1.4 pt |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | Félix Merine | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+38 pts | 97% | 59% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+38 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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+78% | 108.6827 in total | 61.0132 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+78% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+25% | 29.6225 in total | 23.651 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+66% | 61.2466 in total | 36.980 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+66% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Robert+8% | 18.8143 in total | 20.344 in total | More per capita: Le Robert+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France4.3 times as high | 2.015 in total | 0.51 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France4.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+1.4 | 1.411 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+1.4 |
| 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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+33% | 4.9 | 3.7 | Better access: Fort-de-France+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+61% | 12.696 in total | 7.917 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+61% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France13 times as high | 17.3132 in total | 1.43 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France13 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+48% | 10.278 in total | 6.915 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+48% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+39% | 5.139 in total | 3.78 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+39% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+17 | 19 | 2 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+17 |
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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+44 | 58 | 14 | More schools: Fort-de-France+44 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+14 | 18 | 4 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+14 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+13 | 14 | 1 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+13 |
| 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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fort-de-France+27% | 6.1 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+17% | 5.6 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+17% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+25% | 6.0 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+25% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.8 times as high | 3.1 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+21% | 7.4 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+21% |
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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Robert+0.7 °C | 26.4°C | 27.1°C | Warmer: Le Robert+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,489 | 2,489 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France+9% | 1,951 | 1,793 | Wetter: Fort-de-France+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+11 days/year | 200 | 189 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+11 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 Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Robert+1 | 20 | 21 | More declarations: Le Robert+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Robert+7% | 44.2 | 47.3 | Larger: Le Robert+7% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Robert+3 m | 3 m | 6 m | Higher: Le Robert+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | Martinique (972) | Martinique (972) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Nord Martinique | |
| Urban unit | Fort-de-France | Le Robert | |
| Functional areaSame | Fort-de-France | Fort-de-France | Same |
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 Robert at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Le Robert |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 21,651 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | −7.5% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 458 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 2,262 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 1,948 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 15.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 65.93% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 21.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 59% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 27.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,489 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 47.3 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Le Robert: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Le Robert?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 21,651 for Le Robert (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Le Robert the 443rd. By area, Le Robert is the larger (47.3 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Le Robert?
Fort-de-France and Le Robert are 16 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Martinique).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Le Robert?
To buy an apartment, Fort-de-France is more expensive: €2,574 per m² (median price), versus €2,262 in Le Robert (+14%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Fort-de-France and Le Robert in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures