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Lyon vs Marseille: compare category shares

In Lyon, 17% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 19th of 41 cities in France. Marseille has 23% and ranks 11th. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

LyonMarseilleMiddle EasternLyon: 10.9%Marseille: 17.4%10.9% / 17.4%Eastern EuropeanLyon: 4.1%Marseille: 4.7%4.1% / 4.7%AfricanLyon: 1.5%Marseille: 1.8%1.5% / 1.8%East AsianLyon: 1.6%Marseille: 1.3%1.6% / 1.3%Latin AmericanLyon: 1%Marseille: 1.1%1% / 1.1%South AsianLyon: 1%Marseille: 0.8%1% / 0.8%Southeast AsianLyon: 0.8%Marseille: 0.9%0.8% / 0.9%
Lyon
17%
non-European categories, rank 19 of 41
Marseille
23%
non-European categories, rank 11 of 41
Gap
6 pts
Marseille leads
Lyon neighbourhoods
9
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 Lyon, a gap of 6 points.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 10.9% in Lyon and 17.4% in Marseille. The combined share in covered France cities for all non-European categories is 20%.

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%
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%
LyonLyon: 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 Lyon have a higher non-European category share than Marseille?
No. Marseille has 23% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Lyon has 17%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Lyon and Marseille?
Lyon 8e Arrondissement in Lyon (24%) and Marseille 15e Arrondissement in Marseille (56%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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