Municipality of Chios
Construction and commercial municipality on the rise: 75 more companies in a year. For its 50,361 residents it has few: tutoring centres, kiosks.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 50,361 residents (2021 census) · Area: 844.7 km²
- active businesses
- 4,141
- companies opened in 12 months
- 121
- companies closed in 12 months
- 46
- Apartments 202610 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 760 €/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 +7582.2 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 104.4 · Greece 99.8
Keep the municipality in your account so you can find it in one click.
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
- Motorcycles2.3×21 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Carpentry2.0×49 businesses · 1.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Refrigeration technicians1.9×15 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Hardware & paint1.9×71 businesses · 1.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8)
- Gyms1.8×26 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Tutoring centres & schools0.69×38 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.1) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Kiosks & convenience stores0.76×17 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
Thinking of opening in Chios municipality?
Pick a sector: see on the map, for free, how many competitors are around your address.
The report says who they are, how far away they are and whether it's worth it, and it's also emailed to you. or open the counter on the map →
Looking for a home in Chios municipality?
Pick a street: see for free what you have around you on foot, and the neighbourhood report gives you the rest.
Have a business in Chios municipality?
Be the first to know when a competitor opens near you: name and distance, with each monthly update.
In the last year 121 new companies opened here.
Pro · 14 days freeno card needed
Prices include VAT.
Area report · €49.00Neighbourhood report · €12.90Pro · 14 days freeSee your own
Sectors in Chios 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
- Restaurants & food 294
- Hotels & accommodation 265opened28closedat least 25.3 / 1,000 res.
- Cafés & bars 204
- Clothing & footwear 136opened13closedat least 32.7 / 1,000 res.
- Construction companies 127
- Car repair shops 101
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: Chios
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 450–1,250 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 3% 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.
760 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 10 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: 1,002 projects · €89 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 19 municipality projects · €35 million
- Municipality contracts: 413 in 12 months · €26 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 264 | €24 million | Construction work: €19 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 404 | €20 million | Repair and maintenance services: €9.5 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ (Δ.Ε.Υ.Α.) ΧΙΟΥ | 147 | €3.4 million |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΧΙΟΥ | 86 | €1.1 million |
| ΜΟΝΟΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΑΞΙΟΠΟΙΗΣΗΣ ΑΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΧΙΟΥ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ Ο.Τ.Α. ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΑΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ | 4 | €22 thousand |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Very high.
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 Ikaria122.2 / 1,000 res.1,081 active Comparewith Ikaria municipality
- Municipality of Mytilene83.3 / 1,000 res.4,916 active Comparewith Mytilene municipality
- Municipality of Chios here82.2 / 1,000 res.4,141 active
- Municipality of Psara64.3 / 1,000 res.27 active Comparewith Psara municipality
- Municipality of Oinousses40.6 / 1,000 res.37 active Comparewith Oinousses municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Aigialeia88.3 / 1,000 res.4,148 active Comparewith Aigialeia municipality
- Municipality of Chios here82.2 / 1,000 res.4,141 active
- Municipality of Drama81.2 / 1,000 res.4,522 active Comparewith Drama municipality
- Municipality of Ampelokipoi-Menemeni80.6 / 1,000 res.4,039 active Comparewith Ampelokipoi-Menemeni municipality
- Municipality of Irakleio (Attica)78.1 / 1,000 res.3,942 active Comparewith Irakleio (Attica) municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Chios municipality have?
4,141 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Chios municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (506), followed by "Hotels & accommodation" (423).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Chios municipality?
82.2 active businesses per 1,000 residents.