2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (974) vs Sainte-Suzanne (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Sainte-Suzanne: 157,142 versus 25,809, or 6.1 times as many. Saint-Denis is both larger (143 km² versus 57.8 km²) and more densely populated (1,101 inhabitants per km² versus 446).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €2,500 per m² versus €2,162. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€20,240 a year versus €19,560).
The two cities are 16 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Saint-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Sainte-Suzanne
City in Réunion
- Population
- 25,809 inhab.
- 360th in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 57.8 km²
- Density
- 446 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-DenisSainte-Suzanne
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis6.1 times as high | 157,142 | 25,809 | More populous: Saint-Denis6.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sainte-Suzanne+4.3 pts | +3.4% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Sainte-Suzanne+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Sainte-Suzanne+5.8 pts | +9.3% | +15.0% | Stronger growth: Sainte-Suzanne+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high | 1,101 | 446 | Denser: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Sainte-Suzanne+2.4 pts | 20.6% | 22.9% | More young people: Sainte-Suzanne+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts | 14.5% | 11.1% | More seniors: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sainte-Suzanne+0.42 | 2.23 | 2.65 | Larger households: Sainte-Suzanne+0.42 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+16% | 2,500 | 2,162 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+32% | 3,183 | 2,409 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+32% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+5% | 15.1 | 14.3 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Suzanne+0.9% | 14.9 | 15.1 | More expensive: Sainte-Suzanne+0.9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sainte-Suzanne+21 pts | 31.5% | 52.9% | More homeowners: Sainte-Suzanne+21 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sainte-Suzanne+39 pts | 34.0% | 72.9% | More houses: Sainte-Suzanne+39 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 38.9% | 26.1% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt | 1.8% | 0.8% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+3.0 pts | 8.8% | 5.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sainte-Suzanne+11 pts | 38.97% | 49.84% | Higher rate: Sainte-Suzanne+11 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 | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+3% | 20,240 | 19,560 | Higher: Saint-Denis+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+0.1 pt | 35.0% | 34.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+0.1 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+18% | €24,973 | €21,153 | Higher: Saint-Denis+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+5.3 pts | 29% | 23% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sainte-Suzanne+2.4 pts | 69.9% | 72.2% | Higher: Sainte-Suzanne+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sainte-Suzanne+1.5 pt | 25.4% | 26.8% | Higher: Sainte-Suzanne+1.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ericka Bareigts | Alexandre Lai-Kane-Cheong | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+56% | 65.21,025 in total | 41.8108 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+56% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 21.3334 in total | 21.355 in total | Tie |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+39% | 47.3744 in total | 34.188 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+39% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+18% | 18.7294 in total | 15.941 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Suzanne+11% | 1.422 in total | 1.54 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Suzanne+11% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 | 0.812 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 |
| 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 | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+33% | 4.8 | 3.6 | Better access: Saint-Denis+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+72% | 10.0157 in total | 5.815 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+72% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis36 times as high | 13.9219 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis36 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis3.5 times as high | 6.8107 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis3.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Suzanne+8% | 2.945 in total | 3.18 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Suzanne+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+10 | 10 | 0 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+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 | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+70 | 85 | 15 | More schools: Saint-Denis+70 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+17 | 20 | 3 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+17 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+10 | 14 | 4 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+26 | 26 | 0 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+26 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Denis+38% | 2.1 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+38% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+39% | 4.7 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+39% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+15% | 4.5 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high | 1.0 | 0.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+50% | 7.2 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+50% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+1.5 °C | 24.5°C | 23.0°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,567 | 2,567 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Sainte-Suzanne+86% | 1,530 | 2,846 | Wetter: Sainte-Suzanne+86% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Sainte-Suzanne+56 days/year | 117 | 173 | More rainy days: Sainte-Suzanne+56 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+47 days/year | 75 | 27 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+47 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 | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+2 | 21 | 19 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sainte-Suzanne+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Sainte-Suzanne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high | 143 | 57.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+12 m | 15 m | 3 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+12 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | Réunion (974) | Réunion (974) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | Same |
| Urban unit | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne | |
| Functional areaSame | Saint-Denis | Saint-Denis | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Denis (974) vs Sainte-Suzanne (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Sainte-Suzanne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 157,142 | 25,809 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.3% | +15.0% |
| Density per km² | 1,101 | 446 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | 2,162 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,183 | 2,409 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.97% | 49.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,240 | 19,560 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.4% | 26.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Average temperature | 24.5°C | 23.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 143 | 57.8 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (974) vs Sainte-Suzanne (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Sainte-Suzanne?
By population, Saint-Denis: 157,142 inhabitants versus 25,809 for Sainte-Suzanne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 20th largest city in France, Sainte-Suzanne the 360th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (143 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Sainte-Suzanne?
Saint-Denis and Sainte-Suzanne are 16 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Réunion).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Denis or Sainte-Suzanne?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €2,500 per m² (median price), versus €2,162 in Sainte-Suzanne (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Sainte-Suzanne?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,240 a year, versus €19,560 in Sainte-Suzanne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Denis and Sainte-Suzanne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures