2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Saint-Nazaire (44): 2026 comparison
Saint-Nazaire has more inhabitants than Fort-de-France: 76,243 versus 76,120, or 0.2% more. Saint-Nazaire covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 1,629.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Nazaire: €2,917 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 6,482 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
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceSaint-Nazaire
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Nazaire+0.2% | 76,120 | 76,243 | More populous: Saint-Nazaire+0.2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+8.9 pts | −3.4% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+8.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+19 pts | −10.3% | +8.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+19 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France+6% | 1,722 | 1,629 | Denser: Fort-de-France+6% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Nazaire+0.4 pt | 15.6% | 15.9% | More young people: Saint-Nazaire+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Nazaire+1.7 pt | 23.0% | 24.6% | More seniors: Saint-Nazaire+1.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Fort-de-France+0.05 | 1.95 | 1.90 | Larger households: Fort-de-France+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Nazaire+13% | 2,574 | 2,917 | More expensive: Saint-Nazaire+13% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Nazaire+68% | 1,762 | 2,955 | More expensive: Saint-Nazaire+68% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+25% | 15.9 | 12.8 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fort-de-France+23% | 15.2 | 12.4 | More expensive: Fort-de-France+23% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts | 37.7% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fort-de-France+3.1 pts | 41.0% | 37.9% | More houses: Fort-de-France+3.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+4.5 pts | 33.5% | 28.9% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+4.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Nazaire+3.4 pts | 3.1% | 6.5% | More second homes: Saint-Nazaire+3.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+11 pts | 18.2% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+11 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+13 pts | 51.66% | 39.08% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+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 | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 24,750 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 18.0% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Nazaire+18% | €23,726 | €28,112 | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+16 pts | 31% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+2.5 pts | 71.9% | 74.4% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+2.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fort-de-France+7.5 pts | 20.5% | 13.0% | Higher: Fort-de-France+7.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | David Samzun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+0.9 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+0.9 pt |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 108.6827 in total | 50.0381 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+91% | 29.6225 in total | 15.5118 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+91% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.1 times as high | 61.2466 in total | 29.0221 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+13% | 18.8143 in total | 16.7127 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.015 in total | 2.015 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.411 in total | 1.411 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Nazaire+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Saint-Nazaire+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+32% | 4.9 | 3.7 | Better access: Fort-de-France+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+8% | 12.696 in total | 11.789 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+34% | 17.3132 in total | 23.2177 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+34% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 10.278 in total | 4.736 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+63% | 5.139 in total | 3.124 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+63% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+6 | 19 | 13 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+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 | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+25 | 58 | 33 | More schools: Fort-de-France+25 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+8 | 18 | 10 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+8 |
| 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+3 | 15 | 12 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire+13% | 6.1 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire2.9 times as high | 5.6 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire2.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+60% | 6.0 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+60% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+55% | 3.1 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+80% | 7.4 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+80% |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fort-de-France+13.8 °C | 26.4°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Fort-de-France+13.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fort-de-France+32% | 2,489 | 1,893 | Sunnier: Fort-de-France+32% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France2.5 times as high | 1,951 | 792 | Wetter: Fort-de-France2.5 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+84 days/year | 200 | 116 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+84 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 27 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 9 |
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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+10 | 20 | 10 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+10 |
| 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 | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Nazaire+6% | 44.2 | 46.8 | Larger: Saint-Nazaire+6% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Nazaire+9 m | 3 m | 12 m | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | |
| Urban unit | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fort-de-France vs Saint-Nazaire (44) at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 76,243 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | +8.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 1,629 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 2,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 2,955 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 39.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 24,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 1,893 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Saint-Nazaire (44): your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Saint-Nazaire?
By population, Saint-Nazaire: 76,243 inhabitants versus 76,120 for Fort-de-France (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Nazaire is the 69th largest city in France, Fort-de-France the 70th. By area, Saint-Nazaire is also the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Saint-Nazaire?
Fort-de-France and Saint-Nazaire are 6,482 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Saint-Nazaire?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Nazaire is more expensive: €2,917 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+13%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Saint-Nazaire?
Fort-de-France: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,893 in Saint-Nazaire (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Saint-Nazaire in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Saint-Nazaire in Loire-Atlantique (44), in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures