Area · Central Macedonia region
Municipality of Katerini
Industrial and commercial municipality on the rise: 149 more companies in a year. For its 82,892 residents it has few: tutoring centres, music.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 82,892 residents (2021 census) · Area: 684.8 km²
- active businesses
- 9,135
- companies opened in 12 months
- 255
- companies closed in 12 months
- 106
- Apartments 2026122 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 927 €/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 +149110.2 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 84.7 · 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
- Solar & renewable energy3.4×404 businesses · 4.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.4)
- Heating oil, firewood & LPG2.5×22 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Livestock & animal farming2.3×77 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Nurseries2.2×19 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Wholesale fuel2.2×27 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Music & dance schools0.43×6 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Tutoring centres & schools0.70×63 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.1) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Gyms0.77×18 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 255 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Katerini 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
- Hotels & accommodation 598opened52closedat least 37.2 / 1,000 res.
- Cafés & bars 418
- Solar & renewable energy 404openedat least 3closedat least 24.9 / 1,000 res.
- Restaurants & food 393
- Clothing & footwear 297
- Haulage companies 195opened6closedat least 32.4 / 1,000 res.
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: Katerini
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 500–1,200 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 5% 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.
927 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 122 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: 1,085 projects · €113 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 11 municipality projects · €12 million
- Municipality contracts: 253 in 12 months · €14 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 151 | €9.9 million | Construction work: €6.7 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 308 | €11 million | Construction work: €3.1 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗΣ | 187 | €4.4 million |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗΣ | 9 | €441 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 →
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Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Dion-Olympos137.8 / 1,000 res.3,300 active Comparewith Dion-Olympos municipality
- Municipality of Katerini here110.2 / 1,000 res.9,135 active
- Municipality of Pydna-Kolindros92.5 / 1,000 res.1,159 active Comparewith Pydna-Kolindros municipality
- Municipality of Veria90.5 / 1,000 res.5,668 active Comparewith Veria municipality
- Municipality of Velventos40.9 / 1,000 res.125 active Comparewith Velventos municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Kifisia123.0 / 1,000 res.8,963 active Comparewith Kifisia municipality
- Municipality of Chalandri121.4 / 1,000 res.9,358 active Comparewith Chalandri municipality
- Municipality of Glyfada121.2 / 1,000 res.10,858 active Comparewith Glyfada municipality
- Municipality of Katerini here110.2 / 1,000 res.9,135 active
- Municipality of Ioannina80.9 / 1,000 res.9,224 active Comparewith Ioannina municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Katerini municipality have?
9,135 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Katerini municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (788), followed by "Cafés & bars" (892).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Katerini municipality?
110.2 active businesses per 1,000 residents.