2026 comparison
Lanester vs Lorient: 2026 comparison
Lorient has more inhabitants than Lanester: 59,856 versus 23,752, or 2.5 times as many. Lanester covers a larger area (18.4 km² versus 17.5 km²), but Lorient is more densely populated: 3,424 inhabitants per km² versus 1,293.
The median apartment price is higher in Lorient: €2,499 per m² versus €2,260. The median standard of living is higher in Lanester (€24,240 a year versus €23,810).
The two cities are 4.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lorient).
Lanester
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 23,752 inhab.
- 387th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.4 km²
- Density
- 1,293 per km²
Lorient
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 59,856 inhab.
- 100th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.5 km²
- Density
- 3,424 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
LanesterLorient
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Lorient2.5 times as high | 23,752 | 59,856 | More populous: Lorient2.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Lorient+1.2 pt | +1.0% | +2.2% | Stronger growth: Lorient+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Lanester+5.7 pts | +6.4% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Lanester+5.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Lorient2.6 times as high | 1,293 | 3,424 | Denser: Lorient2.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Lanester+3.5 pts | 17.2% | 13.8% | More young people: Lanester+3.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Lanester+0.7 pt | 23.5% | 22.8% | More seniors: Lanester+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Lanester+0.30 | 2.06 | 1.76 | Larger households: Lanester+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lorient+11% | 2,260 | 2,499 | More expensive: Lorient+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Lorient+16% | 2,500 | 2,906 | More expensive: Lorient+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lorient+1% | 13.2 | 13.4 | More expensive: Lorient+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lorient+5% | 12.0 | 12.6 | More expensive: Lorient+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Lanester+16 pts | 58.3% | 42.7% | More homeowners: Lanester+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lanester+31 pts | 56.4% | 25.2% | More houses: Lanester+31 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Lorient+2.6 pts | 28.5% | 31.2% | More social housing: Lorient+2.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Lorient+2.4 pts | 1.4% | 3.8% | More second homes: Lorient+2.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Lorient+1.6 pt | 5.8% | 7.4% | More vacant homes: Lorient+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lorient+4.3 pts | 44.29% | 48.61% | Higher rate: Lorient+4.3 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 | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Lanester+2% | 24,240 | 23,810 | Higher: Lanester+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Lorient+5.5 pts | 16.0% | 21.5% | Higher: Lorient+5.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Lanester+0.9% | €26,243 | €26,017 | Higher: Lanester+0.9% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 44% | 44% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Lanester+3.5 pts | 75.5% | 72.0% | Higher: Lanester+3.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Lorient+2.3 pts | 11.8% | 14.1% | Higher: Lorient+2.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gilles Carreric | Fabrice Loher | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Lanester+1.9 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Lanester+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lorient+42% | 68.6163 in total | 97.6584 in total | More shops per capita: Lorient+42% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient2.1 times as high | 11.427 in total | 23.9143 in total | More per capita: Lorient2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+75% | 24.057 in total | 41.9251 in total | More per capita: Lorient+75% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lanester+19% | 23.656 in total | 19.9119 in total | More per capita: Lanester+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.74 in total | 1.710 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+98% | 1.33 in total | 2.515 in total | More per capita: Lorient+98% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Lorient+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Lorient+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lanester+24% | 5.5 | 4.5 | Better access: Lanester+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lanester+7% | 10.926 in total | 10.261 in total | More per capita: Lanester+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+87% | 8.821 in total | 16.599 in total | More per capita: Lorient+87% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient3.2 times as high | 3.48 in total | 10.764 in total | More per capita: Lorient3.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+30% | 2.97 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Lorient+30% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Lorient+8 | 3 | 11 | More facilities: Lorient+8 |
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 | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Lorient+16 | 12 | 28 | More schools: Lorient+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Lorient+3 | 4 | 7 | More middle schools: Lorient+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Lorient+5 | 2 | 7 | More high schools: Lorient+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Lorient+15 | 1 | 16 | More facilities: Lorient+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Lanester+42% | 5.3 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Lanester+42% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient2.1 times as high | 5.9 | 12.5 | Higher rate: Lorient2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient2.4 times as high | 2.4 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Lorient2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+88% | 0.9 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Lorient+88% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+72% | 8.0 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Lorient+72% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Lorient+1 | 7 | 8 | More declarations: Lorient+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Lanester+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Lanester+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Lanester+5% | 18.4 | 17.5 | Larger: Lanester+5% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Lorient+3 m | 3 m | 6 m | Higher: Lorient+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Morbihan (56) | Morbihan (56) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lorient | Lorient | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lorient | Lorient | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lanester vs Lorient at a glance
| Criterion | Lanester | Lorient |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,752 | 59,856 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.4% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 1,293 | 3,424 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,260 | 2,499 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,500 | 2,906 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.29% | 48.61% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,240 | 23,810 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 14.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 12.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,865 | 1,865 |
| Area km² | 18.4 | 17.5 |
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FAQ
Lanester vs Lorient: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lanester or Lorient?
By population, Lorient: 59,856 inhabitants versus 23,752 for Lanester (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Lorient is the 100th largest city in France, Lanester the 387th. By area, Lanester is the larger (18.4 km²).
How far is Lanester from Lorient?
Lanester and Lorient are 4.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Morbihan).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lanester or Lorient?
To buy an apartment, Lorient is more expensive: €2,499 per m² (median price), versus €2,260 in Lanester (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lanester or Lorient?
In Lanester, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,240 a year, versus €23,810 in Lorient (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Lanester and Lorient in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Morbihan (56), in the Brittany region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures