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Lille vs Lyon: compare category shares

In Lille, 17% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 18th of 41 cities in France. Lyon has 17% and ranks 19th. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

LilleLyonMiddle EasternLille: 11.9%Lyon: 10.9%11.9% / 10.9%Eastern EuropeanLille: 4.1%Lyon: 4.1%4.1% / 4.1%East AsianLille: 1.2%Lyon: 1.6%1.2% / 1.6%AfricanLille: 1.4%Lyon: 1.5%1.4% / 1.5%Latin AmericanLille: 0.9%Lyon: 1%0.9% / 1%South AsianLille: 0.9%Lyon: 1%0.9% / 1%Southeast AsianLille: 0.7%Lyon: 0.8%0.7% / 0.8%
Lille
17%
non-European categories, rank 18 of 41
Lyon
17%
non-European categories, rank 19 of 41
Gap
0 pts
tie
Lille neighbourhoods
3
with at least five visible groups
Lyon neighbourhoods
9
with at least five visible groups
France covered share
20%
all covered cities

The verdict

Lille and Lyon tie. 17% of classified records in both cities are assigned to non-European categories.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 11.9% in Lille and 10.9% in Lyon. The combined share in covered France cities for all non-European categories is 20%.

Top 3 neighbourhoods of Lille.
Highest shares in LilleNon-European categories
1. Hellemmes-Lille 21%
2. Lille 18%
3. Lomme 13%
Top 5 neighbourhoods of Lyon.
Highest shares in LyonNon-European categories
1. Lyon 8e Arrondissement 24%
2. Lyon 7e Arrondissement 23%
3. Lyon 3e Arrondissement 21%
4. Lyon 2e Arrondissement 15%
5. Lyon 5e Arrondissement 15%
LilleLille: 17%17%LyonLyon: 17%17%France covered shareFrance covered share: 20%20%
Share of classified records assigned to non-European categories, city level.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lille have a higher non-European category share than Lyon?
They tie at 17%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Lille and Lyon?
Hellemmes-Lille in Lille (21%) and Lyon 8e Arrondissement in Lyon (24%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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