Area · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region
Municipality of Drama
Commercial municipality on the rise: 47 more companies in a year. For its 55,679 residents it has few: restaurants, 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%
- 55,679 residents (2021 census) · Area: 842.8 km²
- active businesses
- 4,522
- companies opened in 12 months
- 98
- companies closed in 12 months
- 51
- Apartments 202644 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 740 €/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 +4781.2 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 68.8 · 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
- Heating oil, firewood & LPG2.6×15 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Security companies2.0×22 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Motorcycles1.8×18 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies1.7×78 businesses · 1.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8)
- Courier companies1.7×22 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Kiosks & convenience stores0.48×12 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Medical practices0.71×24 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.6) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Restaurants & food0.73×192 businesses · 3.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Spas & massage0.79×8 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 98 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Drama 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
- Cafés & bars 227opened11closedat least 14.1 / 1,000 res.
- Restaurants & food 192
- Clothing & footwear 127
- Warehousing & transport support 112openedat least 2closedat least 02.0 / 1,000 res.
- Hairdressers & beauty 103openedat least 0closed01.8 / 1,000 res.
- Solar & renewable energy 103
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: Drama
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 400–1,100 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 2% 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.
740 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 44 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: 2,833 projects · €47 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 13 municipality projects · €12 million
- Municipality contracts: 454 in 12 months · €13 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 328 | €9.7 million | Construction work: €4.2 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 338 | €13 million | Construction work: €2.9 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ - ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΔΡΑΜΑΣ | 85 | €4.8 million |
| ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΟΣ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ ΤΑΙΝΙΩΝ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΔΡΑΜΑΣ | 104 | €806 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 Kato Nevrokopi83.0 / 1,000 res.442 active Comparewith Kato Nevrokopi municipality
- Municipality of Drama here81.2 / 1,000 res.4,522 active
- Municipality of Doxato76.7 / 1,000 res.925 active Comparewith Doxato municipality
- Municipality of Prosotsani60.9 / 1,000 res.654 active Comparewith Prosotsani municipality
- Municipality of Paranesti33.8 / 1,000 res.96 active Comparewith Paranesti municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Mytilene83.3 / 1,000 res.4,916 active Comparewith Mytilene municipality
- Municipality of Karditsa82.5 / 1,000 res.4,616 active Comparewith Karditsa municipality
- Municipality of Chios82.2 / 1,000 res.4,141 active Comparewith Chios municipality
- Municipality of Drama here81.2 / 1,000 res.4,522 active
- Municipality of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero81.0 / 1,000 res.4,977 active Comparewith Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Drama municipality have?
4,522 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Drama municipality?
The sector "Cafés & bars" has the most active businesses (370), followed by "Restaurants & food" (322).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Drama municipality?
81.2 active businesses per 1,000 residents.