2026 comparison
Le Gosier vs Les Abymes: 2026 comparison
Les Abymes has more inhabitants than Le Gosier: 51,441 versus 27,983, or 84% more. Les Abymes is both larger (81.3 km² versus 45.2 km²) and more densely populated (633 inhabitants per km² versus 619).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Gosier: €3,684 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 5.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes).
Le Gosier
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 27,983 inhab.
- 318th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Density
- 619 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
Le GosierLes Abymes
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Abymes+84% | 27,983 | 51,441 | More populous: Les Abymes+84% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+7.8 pts | +4.0% | −3.8% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+7.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+15 pts | +3.2% | −11.9% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Abymes+2% | 619 | 633 | Denser: Les Abymes+2% |
| Under 15More young people: Les Abymes+3.0 pts | 15.1% | 18.1% | More young people: Les Abymes+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Gosier+1.4 pt | 21.4% | 20.0% | More seniors: Le Gosier+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Gosier+0.02 | 2.07 | 2.05 | Larger households: Le Gosier+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier2.2 times as high | 3,684 | 1,711 | More expensive: Le Gosier2.2 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier2.2 times as high | 3,781 | 1,754 | More expensive: Le Gosier2.2 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+15% | 17.3 | 15.0 | More expensive: Le Gosier+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+16% | 15.3 | 13.1 | More expensive: Le Gosier+16% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Gosier+12 pts | 57.7% | 45.5% | More homeowners: Le Gosier+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Gosier+14 pts | 69.6% | 56.1% | More houses: Le Gosier+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+34 pts | 9.5% | 43.6% | More social housing: Les Abymes+34 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Gosier+17 pts | 19.4% | 2.7% | More second homes: Le Gosier+17 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+10 pts | 9.0% | 19.4% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+10 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Abymes+13 pts | 42.11% | 54.86% | Higher rate: Les Abymes+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 | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Gosier+59% | €27,155 | €17,027 | Higher: Le Gosier+59% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Gosier+10 pts | 32% | 22% | More taxpaying households: Le Gosier+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Gosier+6.2 pts | 74.5% | 68.3% | Higher: Le Gosier+6.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Abymes+4.5 pts | 20.8% | 25.3% | Higher: Les Abymes+4.5 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Gosier+0.2 pt | 88% | 87% | Better covered: Le Gosier+0.2 pt |
Source: Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Abymes+17% | 76.5214 in total | 89.6461 in total | More shops per capita: Les Abymes+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+16% | 36.5102 in total | 42.2217 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+24% | 79.3222 in total | 64.0329 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+24% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+5% | 15.042 in total | 15.781 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes3.3 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.26 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes3.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+4.6 | 4.613 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+4.6 |
| 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 | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Abymes+16% | 3.5 | 4.0 | Better access: Les Abymes+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+50% | 7.120 in total | 10.755 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+50% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+31% | 7.120 in total | 9.348 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+31% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+31% | 6.117 in total | 8.041 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+31% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+33% | 3.29 in total | 4.322 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Abymes+10 | 4 | 14 | More facilities: Les Abymes+10 |
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 | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Abymes+22 | 16 | 38 | More schools: Les Abymes+22 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Abymes+5 | 3 | 8 | More middle schools: Les Abymes+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Abymes+10 | 2 | 12 | More high schools: Les Abymes+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Les Abymes+8 | 0 | 8 | More facilities: Les Abymes+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes+2% | 6.7 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+2% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+8% | 10.6 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+8% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+37% | 7.0 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+37% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+38% | 2.7 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+38% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+10% | 10.6 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+10% |
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 | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Gosier+1 | 16 | 15 | More declarations: Le Gosier+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Abymes+80% | 45.2 | 81.3 | Larger: Les Abymes+80% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+2 m | 22 m | 25 m | Higher: Les Abymes+2 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Small town | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Guadeloupe (971) | Guadeloupe (971) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | |
| Urban unitSame | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Les Abymes | Les Abymes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Gosier vs Les Abymes at a glance
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Les Abymes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,983 | 51,441 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.2% | −11.9% |
| Density per km² | 619 | 633 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 1,711 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,781 | 1,754 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.3 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.11% | 54.86% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.8% | 25.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 88% | 87% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 45.2 | 81.3 |
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FAQ
Le Gosier vs Les Abymes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Gosier or Les Abymes?
By population, Les Abymes: 51,441 inhabitants versus 27,983 for Le Gosier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Abymes is the 132nd largest city in France, Le Gosier the 318th. By area, Les Abymes is also the larger (81.3 km²).
How far is Le Gosier from Les Abymes?
Le Gosier and Les Abymes are 5.1 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Guadeloupe).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Gosier or Les Abymes?
To buy an apartment, Le Gosier is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+115%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Le Gosier and Les Abymes in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures