Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades
Tourist municipality on the rise: 148 more companies in a year.
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The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 20,578 residents (2021 census) · Area: 498.5 km²
- active businesses
- 4,109
- companies opened in 12 months
- 184
- companies closed in 12 months
- 36
- Apartments 202612 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 2,339 €/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 +148199.7 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 231.1 · 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
- Hotels & accommodation10.1×978 businesses · 47.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
- Car rentals8.6×79 businesses · 3.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Souvenirs & folk art6.4×43 businesses · 2.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Livestock & animal farming3.9×32 businesses · 1.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Flooring & tiles3.8×18 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
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In the last year 184 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Naxos and Lesser Cyclades 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 978
- Restaurants & food 333
- Cafés & bars 161
- Construction companies 149
- Event organisers 80opened9closedat least 23.9 / 1,000 res.
- Car rentals 79
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: Naxos and Lesser Cyclades
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 400–2,050 €/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.
2,339 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 12 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: 590 projects · €26 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 10 municipality projects · €25 million
- Municipality contracts: 393 in 12 months · €12 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 283 | €10.0 million | Construction work: €2.5 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 292 | €12 million | Construction work: €3.8 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΝΑΞΟΥ | 24 | €683 thousand |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Low.
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
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- Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades here199.7 / 1,000 res.4,109 active
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
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- Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades here199.7 / 1,000 res.4,109 active
- Municipality of Hersonissos166.9 / 1,000 res.4,542 active Comparewith Hersonissos municipality
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Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Naxos and Lesser Cyclades municipality have?
4,109 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Naxos and Lesser Cyclades municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (1,359), followed by "Restaurants & food" (699).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Naxos and Lesser Cyclades municipality?
199.7 active businesses per 1,000 residents.