Municipality of Athens
Business and commercial municipality on the rise: 2938 more companies in a year. For its 643,452 residents it has few: butchers, hardware.
This month's picture · written by AI from the figures on this pageΟ Δήμος Αθηναίων είναι ένας πολύ ζωντανός τόπος επιχειρηματικών υπηρεσιών και εμπορίου, με 150,9 επιχειρήσεις ανά χίλιους κατοίκους και ξεχωριστή παρουσία σε κοσμήματα, πολιτισμό, σχεδιασμό και χρηματοοικονομικές συμβουλές. Πιο σπάνια είναι τα κρεοπωλεία, τα μανάβικα, τα ιχθυοπωλεία και τα σιδηρικά, ενώ αξίζει μια πιο προσεκτική ματιά στα κουφώματα, τον πιο κινητικό κλάδο της πόλης.
Up to dateData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 643,452 residents (2021 census) · Area: 38.9 km²
- active businesses
- 97,123
- companies opened in 12 months
- 5,524
- companies closed in 12 months
- 2,586
- Apartments 20261,902 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,600 €/m²
"Businesses" are all active ones, sole proprietorships included. "Companies" are legal entities only (S.A., Ltd, P.C., general and limited partnerships etc.): only these keep their municipality in the registry when they close, which is why openings and closures count companies.
Net change +2,938150.9 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 89.2 · Greece 99.8
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What stands out and what's missing
Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.
More than the national average
- Goldsmiths & jewellery making5.8×463 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Arts, theatre & culture4.4×1,642 businesses · 2.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.6)
- Financial advisers4.3×244 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Design: graphic, interior & product4.2×233 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Parking & roadside assistance3.8×412 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers0.76×418 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Hardware & paint0.78×377 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 5,524 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Athens municipality
105 sectorsEach sector also counts businesses that have it as a secondary activity; that's why wholesale trade, often declared alongside another line of work, ranks high.
At least this many. When unnamed businesses (sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships) are few, we don't show them, because of GDPR. Personal data
- Property owners & landlords 4,356
- Restaurants & food 3,519
- Business consultants 3,209
- Cafés & bars 2,870
- Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics 2,761
- Hotels & accommodation 2,734
The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.
All 105 sectors, in a table
In-depth analysis: Athens
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 950–10,200 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 80% of the municipality's area; the average price applies only to that part. The official value is the zone price the state sets to calculate taxes. It is not a market price or a property valuation.
1,600 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 1,902 deeds.
Detached houses, commercial premises, plots, the price range and the year-on-year change are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
Source: Ministry of National Economy and Finance · updated 05/10/2026
The municipality's public contracts by year
- NSRF 2014–2020: 5,406 projects · €381 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 11 municipality projects · €46 million
- Municipality contracts: 151 in 12 months · €211 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 102 | €113 million | Construction work: €25 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 155 | €188 million | Construction work: €74 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΒΡΕΦΟΚΟΜΕΙΟ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ | 55 | €7.3 million |
| ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ ΑΘΛΗΤΙΣΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΝΕΟΛΑΙΑΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ | 186 | €7.3 million |
| ΤΕΧΝΟΠΟΛΙΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ Α.Ε. | 105 | €4.6 million |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ | 2 | €34 thousand |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Moderate.
The level compares the municipality's seismic hazard with the rest of Greece, which is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. It says nothing about a specific building: there, its construction is what counts.
Ground acceleration, the nearest active fault and earthquakes around an address are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Athens here150.9 / 1,000 res.97,123 active
- Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko111.0 / 1,000 res.3,068 active Comparewith Filothei-Psychiko municipality
- Municipality of Peristeri102.4 / 1,000 res.13,689 active Comparewith Peristeri municipality
- Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos87.6 / 1,000 res.2,967 active Comparewith Dafni-Ymittos municipality
- Municipality of Galatsi68.6 / 1,000 res.3,973 active Comparewith Galatsi municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Athens here150.9 / 1,000 res.97,123 active
- Municipality of Rodos142.0 / 1,000 res.17,762 active Comparewith Rodos municipality
- Municipality of Thessaloniki136.5 / 1,000 res.43,549 active Comparewith Thessaloniki municipality
- Municipality of Piraeus111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active Comparewith Piraeus municipality
- Municipality of Heraklion (Crete)105.0 / 1,000 res.18,829 active Comparewith Heraklion (Crete) municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Athens municipality have?
97,123 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 01/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Athens municipality?
The sector "Property owners & landlords" has the most active businesses (10,612), followed by "Restaurants & food" (7,803).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Athens municipality?
150.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.