2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Les Abymes: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Les Abymes: 76,120 versus 51,441, or 48% more. Les Abymes covers a larger area (81.3 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 633.
The median apartment price is higher in Fort-de-France: €2,574 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 186 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
Les Abymes
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 51,441 inhab.
- 132nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 81.3 km²
- Density
- 633 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceLes Abymes
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France+48% | 76,120 | 51,441 | More populous: Fort-de-France+48% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Fort-de-France+0.5 pt | −3.4% | −3.8% | Smaller decline: Fort-de-France+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Fort-de-France+1.6 pt | −10.3% | −11.9% | Smaller decline: Fort-de-France+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high | 1,722 | 633 | Denser: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Les Abymes+2.6 pts | 15.6% | 18.1% | More young people: Les Abymes+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fort-de-France+3.0 pts | 23.0% | 20.0% | More seniors: Fort-de-France+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Les Abymes+0.10 | 1.95 | 2.05 | Larger households: Les Abymes+0.10 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Fort-de-France+50% | 2,574 | 1,711 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+50% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fort-de-France+0.5% | 1,762 | 1,754 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+0.5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+6% | 15.9 | 15.0 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+16% | 15.2 | 13.1 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+16% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Abymes+7.7 pts | 37.7% | 45.5% | More homeowners: Les Abymes+7.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Abymes+15 pts | 41.0% | 56.1% | More houses: Les Abymes+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+10 pts | 33.5% | 43.6% | More social housing: Les Abymes+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt | 3.1% | 2.7% | More second homes: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+1.2 pt | 18.2% | 19.4% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+1.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Abymes+3.2 pts | 51.66% | 54.86% | Higher rate: Les Abymes+3.2 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fort-de-France+39% | €23,726 | €17,027 | Higher: Fort-de-France+39% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+9.2 pts | 31% | 22% | More taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+9.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fort-de-France+3.6 pts | 71.9% | 68.3% | Higher: Fort-de-France+3.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Abymes+4.7 pts | 20.5% | 25.3% | Higher: Les Abymes+4.7 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+9.9 pts | 97% | 87% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+9.9 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+21% | 108.6827 in total | 89.6461 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+21% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+43% | 29.6225 in total | 42.2217 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+43% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+4% | 61.2466 in total | 64.0329 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+19% | 18.8143 in total | 15.781 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+69% | 2.015 in total | 1.26 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+69% |
| 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+22% | 4.9 | 4.0 | Better access: Fort-de-France+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+18% | 12.696 in total | 10.755 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+18% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+86% | 17.3132 in total | 9.348 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+86% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+29% | 10.278 in total | 8.041 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+29% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+20% | 5.139 in total | 4.322 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+5 | 19 | 14 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+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 | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+20 | 58 | 38 | More schools: Fort-de-France+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+10 | 18 | 8 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+2 | 14 | 12 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+7 | 15 | 8 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes+13% | 6.1 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+76% | 5.6 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+76% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+60% | 6.0 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+60% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+20% | 3.1 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+20% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+56% | 7.4 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+56% |
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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Abymes+0.3 °C | 26.4°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Les Abymes+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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+5 | 20 | 15 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Les Abymes+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Les Abymes+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Abymes+84% | 44.2 | 81.3 | Larger: Les Abymes+84% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+22 m | 3 m | 25 m | Higher: Les Abymes+22 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Guadeloupe (971) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | |
| 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 Les Abymes at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 51,441 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | −11.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 633 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 1,711 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 1,754 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 54.86% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 25.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 87% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 81.3 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Les Abymes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Les Abymes?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 51,441 for Les Abymes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Les Abymes the 132nd. By area, Les Abymes is the larger (81.3 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Les Abymes?
Fort-de-France and Les Abymes are 186 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Les Abymes?
To buy an apartment, Fort-de-France is more expensive: €2,574 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+50%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Les Abymes?
Fort-de-France: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Les Abymes (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Les Abymes in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Les Abymes in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures