Municipality of Heraklion (Crete)
Business and logistics municipality on the rise: 516 more companies in a year. For its 179,302 residents it has few: restaurants, hardware.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 179,302 residents (2021 census) · Area: 244.6 km²
- active businesses
- 18,829
- companies opened in 12 months
- 802
- companies closed in 12 months
- 286
- Apartments 202618 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,335 €/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 +516105.0 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 118.9 · 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
- Driving schools3.1×66 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Travel agencies2.5×238 businesses · 1.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Refrigeration technicians2.2×63 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Painters & decorators2.2×89 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Music & dance schools2.1×64 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Restaurants & food0.72×608 businesses · 3.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Hardware & paint0.77×104 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 802 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Heraklion (Crete) 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 608
- Construction companies 562
- Cafés & bars 537
- Hotels & accommodation 500
- Clothing & footwear 443
- Delivery services 431
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: Heraklion (Crete)
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 600–2,250 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 13% 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.
1,335 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 18 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: 1,737 projects · €111 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 17 municipality projects · €22 million
- Municipality contracts: 299 in 12 months · €32 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 180 | €28 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €14 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 381 | €19 million | Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy: €4.3 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΠΟΛΥΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΥ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗΣ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ | 53 | €2.0 million |
| ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ | 3 | €29 thousand |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ | 1 | €12 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 →
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Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Heraklion (Crete) here105.0 / 1,000 res.18,829 active
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- Municipality of Minoa Pediada89.2 / 1,000 res.1,264 active Comparewith Minoa Pediada municipality
- Municipality of Anogeia54.5 / 1,000 res.122 active Comparewith Anogeia municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Rodos142.0 / 1,000 res.17,762 active Comparewith Rodos municipality
- Municipality of Piraeus111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active Comparewith Piraeus municipality
- Municipality of Heraklion (Crete) here105.0 / 1,000 res.18,829 active
- Municipality of Peristeri102.4 / 1,000 res.13,689 active Comparewith Peristeri municipality
- Municipality of Patras91.6 / 1,000 res.19,788 active Comparewith Patras municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Heraklion (Crete) municipality have?
18,829 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Heraklion (Crete) municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (1,267), followed by "Construction companies" (1,703).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Heraklion (Crete) municipality?
105.0 active businesses per 1,000 residents.