2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Sainte-Anne (971): 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Sainte-Anne: 76,120 versus 24,204, or 3.1 times as many. Sainte-Anne covers a larger area (80.3 km² versus 44.2 km²), but Fort-de-France is more densely populated: 1,722 inhabitants per km² versus 301.
The median apartment price is higher in Sainte-Anne: €3,491 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 182 km apart as the crow flies.
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Fort-de-France
City in Martinique
- Population
- 76,120 inhab.
- 71st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 44.2 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Sainte-Anne
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 24,204 inhab.
- 383rd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 80.3 km²
- Density
- 301 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceSainte-Anne
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France3.1 times as high | 76,120 | 24,204 | More populous: Fort-de-France3.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sainte-Anne+4.2 pts | −3.4% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Sainte-Anne+4.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Sainte-Anne+7.5 pts | −10.3% | −2.8% | Smaller decline: Sainte-Anne+7.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fort-de-France5.7 times as high | 1,722 | 301 | Denser: Fort-de-France5.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt | 15.6% | 15.0% | More young people: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt | 23.0% | 22.6% | More seniors: Fort-de-France+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sainte-Anne+0.12 | 1.95 | 2.07 | Larger households: Sainte-Anne+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne+36% | 2,574 | 3,491 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+36% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne+91% | 1,762 | 3,370 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+91% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Anne+8% | 15.9 | 17.3 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Anne+1% | 15.2 | 15.3 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sainte-Anne+29 pts | 37.7% | 67.1% | More homeowners: Sainte-Anne+29 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sainte-Anne+48 pts | 41.0% | 89.1% | More houses: Sainte-Anne+48 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+18 pts | 33.5% | 15.0% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sainte-Anne+21 pts | 3.1% | 24.0% | More second homes: Sainte-Anne+21 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: Sainte-Anne+7.3 pts | 51.66% | 58.93% | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+7.3 pts |
| Vacant private homes share of private housingHigher share: Fort-de-France+12 pts | 15.3% | 3.7% | Higher share: Fort-de-France+12 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation, Ministry of Housing and Cerema (LOVAC)
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fort-de-France+14% | €23,726 | €20,825 | Higher: Fort-de-France+14% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+5.5 pts | 31% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+5.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt | 71.9% | 71.3% | Higher: Fort-de-France+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sainte-Anne+5.5 pts | 20.5% | 26.0% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+5.5 pts |
| Average net monthly salary private-sector employees working in the townHigher: Fort-de-France+28% | €2,530 | €1,984 | Higher: Fort-de-France+28% |
| Active establishments per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France3.9 times as high | 3,39125,814 in total | 8592,080 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France3.9 times as high |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census, INSEE, all-employees database, INSEE, SIDE
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | Francs Baptiste | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 municipal elections)Same | Miscellaneous left (Divers gauche) | Miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+97 pts | 97% | 0% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+97 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Town finances
Town debt, taxes and spending
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt per inhabitantHigher: Sainte-Anne3.8 times as high | €169 | €647 | Higher: Sainte-Anne3.8 times as high |
| Local taxes per inhabitant collected by the townHigher: Sainte-Anne+91% | €352 | €671 | Higher: Sainte-Anne+91% |
| Capital spending per inhabitantHigher: Fort-de-France+32% | €427 | €323 | Higher: Fort-de-France+32% |
| Operating expenses per inhabitantHigher: Sainte-Anne+13% | €1,390 | €1,569 | Higher: Sainte-Anne+13% |
Main budget of the town for the latest fiscal year published, in euros per inhabitant (DGF population). Source: DGFiP, town accounts
Elections
Turnout and results
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnout, 2022 presidential (1st round)Higher: Sainte-Anne+3.9 pts | 42.3% | 46.2% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+3.9 pts |
| Turnout, 2022 presidential (2nd round)Higher: Sainte-Anne+4.0 pts | 43.9% | 47.9% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+4.0 pts |
| First place, 2022 presidential (2nd round) | Marine Le Pen, 57.8% | Marine Le Pen, 69.6% | |
| Turnout, 2024 European electionsHigher: Sainte-Anne+1.1 pt | 12.5% | 13.5% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+1.1 pt |
| First place, 2024 European elections political label of the list | France Unbowed (La France insoumise), 19.5% | National Rally (Rassemblement national), 28.7% |
Turnout: voters per 100 registered voters; first place: share of the valid votes in the town (blank and spoiled ballots excluded), with European lists shown under the political label assigned by the Ministry of the Interior. Source: Ministry of the Interior, elections
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+61% | 108.6827 in total | 67.3163 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+61% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+26% | 29.6225 in total | 37.290 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+13% | 61.2466 in total | 69.0167 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+13% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+30% | 18.8143 in total | 14.535 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+30% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France4.8 times as high | 2.015 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France4.8 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+72% | 1.411 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+72% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Tourism and heritage
Hotels, campsites, monuments and stations
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel roomsMore rooms: Sainte-Anne+44% | 587 | 848 | More rooms: Sainte-Anne+44% |
| CampsitesTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Historic monumentsMore monuments: Fort-de-France+35 | 36 | 1 | More monuments: Fort-de-France+35 |
Sources: INSEE, tourist accommodation, Ministry of Culture (Mérimée)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+30% | 4.9 | 3.8 | Better access: Fort-de-France+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high | 12.696 in total | 6.215 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France10 times as high | 17.3132 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France10 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.1 times as high | 10.278 in total | 5.012 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+77% | 5.139 in total | 2.97 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+77% |
| 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+44 | 58 | 14 | More schools: Fort-de-France+44 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+15 | 18 | 3 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+15 |
| 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 |
| Brevet pass rate the town’s middle schools, latest sessionHigher rate: Fort-de-France+11 pts | 85.7% | 75.1% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+11 pts |
| General and technological baccalaureate pass rate the town’s high schools, latest sessionHigher rate: Sainte-Anne+1.1 pt | 96.9% | 98.0% | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+1.1 pt |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Education (DEPP)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high | 6.1 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+46% | 5.6 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+46% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+52% | 6.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+52% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+34% | 3.1 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+34% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+3% | 7.4 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+3% |
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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Sainte-Anne+0.2 °C | 26.4°C | 26.6°C | Warmer: Sainte-Anne+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fort-de-France+2% | 2,489 | 2,448 | Sunnier: Fort-de-France+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France+43% | 1,951 | 1,363 | Wetter: Fort-de-France+43% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+34 days/year | 200 | 166 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+34 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+10 | 20 | 10 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sainte-Anne+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Sainte-Anne+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sainte-Anne+82% | 44.2 | 80.3 | Larger: Sainte-Anne+82% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sainte-Anne+1 m | 3 m | 4 m | Higher: Sainte-Anne+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban center | Urban belt | |
| 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 Sainte-Anne (971) at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Sainte-Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 24,204 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | −2.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 301 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 3,491 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 3,370 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 17.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 58.93% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 26.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 0% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 26.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 80.3 |
| Debt per inhabitant | €169 | €647 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Sainte-Anne (971): your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Sainte-Anne?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 24,204 for Sainte-Anne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 71st largest city in France, Sainte-Anne the 383rd. By area, Sainte-Anne is the larger (80.3 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Sainte-Anne?
Fort-de-France and Sainte-Anne are 182 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Sainte-Anne?
To buy an apartment, Sainte-Anne is more expensive: €3,491 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+36%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Sainte-Anne?
Fort-de-France: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Sainte-Anne (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Sainte-Anne in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Sainte-Anne in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures