Municipality of Paros
Tourist and business municipality on the rise: 194 more companies in a year.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 14,520 residents (2021 census) · Area: 198.5 km²
- active businesses
- 4,287
- companies opened in 12 months
- 270
- companies closed in 12 months
- 76
- Apartments 202619 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 4,049 €/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 +194295.3 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
- Car rentals21.0×136 businesses · 9.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Hotels & accommodation13.1×890 businesses · 61.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
- Gardening & landscaping10.1×15 businesses · 1.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Concrete works10.1×17 businesses · 1.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Painters & decorators9.9×32 businesses · 2.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
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In the last year 270 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Paros 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 890
- Restaurants & food 307
- Construction companies 201
- Off-licences & tobacconists 177
- Cafés & bars 151
- Property owners & landlords 138
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: Paros
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 750–2,350 €/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.
4,049 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 19 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: 471 projects · €24 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 4 municipality projects · €1.8 million
- Municipality contracts: 218 in 12 months · €11 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 31/10/2026) | 175 | €11 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €5.9 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 184 | €6.5 million | Construction work: €1.8 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ (Δ.Ε.Υ.Α.) ΠΑΡΟΥ | 186 | €5.0 million |
| ΠΑΡΚΟ ΠΑΡΟΥ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ Α.Ε. | 50 | €365 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 →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Antiparos418.2 / 1,000 res.529 active Comparewith Antiparos municipality
- Municipality of Paros here295.3 / 1,000 res.4,287 active
- Municipality of Ios292.3 / 1,000 res.672 active Comparewith Ios municipality
- Municipality of Sikinos280.6 / 1,000 res.71 active Comparewith Sikinos municipality
- Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades199.7 / 1,000 res.4,109 active Comparewith Naxos and Lesser Cyclades municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Paros here295.3 / 1,000 res.4,287 active
- Municipality of Kassandra257.0 / 1,000 res.4,334 active Comparewith Kassandra municipality
- Municipality of Lefkada221.1 / 1,000 res.4,841 active Comparewith Lefkada municipality
- Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades199.7 / 1,000 res.4,109 active Comparewith Naxos and Lesser Cyclades municipality
- Municipality of Hersonissos166.9 / 1,000 res.4,542 active Comparewith Hersonissos municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Paros municipality have?
4,287 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Paros municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (1,318), followed by "Restaurants & food" (607).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Paros municipality?
295.3 active businesses per 1,000 residents.