2026 comparison
Saint-Dizier vs Thionville: 2026 comparison
Thionville has more inhabitants than Saint-Dizier: 43,398 versus 23,281, or 86% more. Thionville is both larger (49.9 km² versus 47.7 km²) and more densely populated (870 inhabitants per km² versus 488).
The median standard of living is higher in Thionville (€28,160 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 120 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Dizier
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 23,281 inhab.
- 398th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Density
- 488 per km²
Thionville
City in Moselle
- Population
- 43,398 inhab.
- 180th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 49.9 km²
- Density
- 870 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-DizierThionville
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Thionville+86% | 23,281 | 43,398 | More populous: Thionville+86% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thionville+7.6 pts | −2.2% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Thionville+7.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Thionville+13 pts | −10.8% | +2.5% | Stronger growth: Thionville+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Thionville+78% | 488 | 870 | Denser: Thionville+78% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt | 16.2% | 15.0% | More young people: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Dizier+3.1 pts | 23.3% | 20.2% | More seniors: Saint-Dizier+3.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.03 | 1.95 | 1.92 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,048 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,309 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Thionville+61% | 10.1 | 16.2 | More expensive: Thionville+61% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Thionville+74% | 8.3 | 14.4 | More expensive: Thionville+74% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Thionville+1.7 pt | 43.6% | 45.3% | More homeowners: Thionville+1.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+20 pts | 45.2% | 25.0% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Dizier+13 pts | 42.0% | 29.3% | More social housing: Saint-Dizier+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Thionville+0.2 pt | 1.9% | 2.1% | More second homes: Thionville+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+3.2 pts | 12.2% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+3.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+9.5 pts | 52.07% | 42.62% | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+9.5 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-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Thionville+35% | 20,820 | 28,160 | Higher: Thionville+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Dizier+7.9 pts | 27.1% | 19.2% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+7.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Thionville+84% | €21,631 | €39,697 | Higher: Thionville+84% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Thionville+2.8 pts | 36% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Thionville+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Thionville+9.6 pts | 68.3% | 77.9% | Higher: Thionville+9.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Dizier+6.7 pts | 17.1% | 10.3% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+6.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Quentin Briere | Pierre Cuny | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Thionville+1.3 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Thionville+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Thionville+13% | 82.0191 in total | 92.6402 in total | More shops per capita: Thionville+13% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+7% | 18.944 in total | 17.777 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+37% | 32.275 in total | 44.2192 in total | More per capita: Thionville+37% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+5% | 28.867 in total | 30.2131 in total | More per capita: Thionville+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+63% | 3.07 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+63% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+45% | 3.07 in total | 2.19 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+45% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Thionville+50% | 2.8 | 4.2 | Better access: Thionville+50% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+21% | 8.219 in total | 9.943 in total | More per capita: Thionville+21% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+8% | 25.860 in total | 27.9121 in total | More per capita: Thionville+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thionville+39% | 7.317 in total | 10.144 in total | More per capita: Thionville+39% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+40% | 3.99 in total | 2.812 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+40% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Dizier+1 | 8 | 7 | More facilities: Saint-Dizier+1 |
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-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Thionville+8 | 13 | 21 | More schools: Thionville+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Thionville+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Thionville+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Thionville+4 | 6 | 10 | More high schools: Thionville+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Dizier+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Dizier+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Thionville+58% | 3.7 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Thionville+58% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thionville2.3 times as high | 6.3 | 14.7 | Higher rate: Thionville2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Dizier2.0 times as high | 7.0 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thionville+77% | 0.7 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Thionville+77% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thionville+17% | 10.3 | 12.0 | Higher rate: Thionville+17% |
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-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+1.4 °C | 11.6°C | 10.2°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+1.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,776 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Thionville+11% | 795 | 884 | Wetter: Thionville+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Thionville+11 days/year | 125 | 136 | More rainy days: Thionville+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Thionville+9 days/year | 54 | 63 | More frost days: Thionville+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Dizier+7 days/year | 16 | 9 | More hot days: Saint-Dizier+7 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-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Thionville+15 | 15 | 30 | More declarations: Thionville+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Dizier+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Dizier+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Thionville+5% | 47.7 | 49.9 | Larger: Thionville+5% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Thionville+10 m | 146 m | 156 m | Higher: Thionville+10 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Haute-Marne (52) | Moselle (57) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | Thionville Fensch Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Dizier | Thionville | |
| Functional area | Saint-Dizier | Luxembourg (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Dizier vs Thionville at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Thionville |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,281 | 43,398 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.8% | +2.5% |
| Density per km² | 488 | 870 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,048 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,309 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 10.1 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.07% | 42.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,820 | 28,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 10.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 10.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,776 | — |
| Area km² | 47.7 | 49.9 |
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FAQ
Saint-Dizier vs Thionville: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Dizier or Thionville?
By population, Thionville: 43,398 inhabitants versus 23,281 for Saint-Dizier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Thionville is the 180th largest city in France, Saint-Dizier the 398th. By area, Thionville is also the larger (49.9 km²).
How far is Saint-Dizier from Thionville?
Saint-Dizier and Thionville are 120 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Dizier or Thionville?
In Thionville, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,160 a year, versus €20,820 in Saint-Dizier (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Dizier and Thionville in the same department?
No: Saint-Dizier is in Haute-Marne (52), and Thionville in Moselle (57), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures