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Lille vs Marseille: compare category shares

In Lille, 17% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 18th of 41 cities in France. Marseille has 23% and ranks 11th. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

LilleMarseilleMiddle EasternLille: 11.9%Marseille: 17.4%11.9% / 17.4%Eastern EuropeanLille: 4.1%Marseille: 4.7%4.1% / 4.7%AfricanLille: 1.4%Marseille: 1.8%1.4% / 1.8%East AsianLille: 1.2%Marseille: 1.3%1.2% / 1.3%Latin AmericanLille: 0.9%Marseille: 1.1%0.9% / 1.1%South AsianLille: 0.9%Marseille: 0.8%0.9% / 0.8%Southeast AsianLille: 0.7%Marseille: 0.9%0.7% / 0.9%
Lille
17%
non-European categories, rank 18 of 41
Marseille
23%
non-European categories, rank 11 of 41
Gap
6 pts
Marseille leads
Lille neighbourhoods
3
with at least five visible groups
Marseille neighbourhoods
15
with at least five visible groups
France covered share
20%
all covered cities

The verdict

Marseille has the higher non-European category share. 23% of its classified records are assigned to non-European categories, against 17% in Lille, a gap of 6 points.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 11.9% in Lille and 17.4% in Marseille. 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 Marseille.
Highest shares in MarseilleNon-European categories
1. Marseille 15e Arrondissement 56%
2. Marseille 3e Arrondissement 48%
3. Marseille 14e Arrondissement 47%
4. Marseille 13e Arrondissement 42%
5. Marseille 16e Arrondissement 33%
LilleLille: 17%17%MarseilleMarseille: 23%23%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 Marseille?
No. Marseille has 23% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Lille has 17%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Lille and Marseille?
Hellemmes-Lille in Lille (21%) and Marseille 15e Arrondissement in Marseille (56%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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