Municipality of Patras
Logistics and commercial municipality on the rise: 394 more companies in a year. For its 215,922 residents it has few: restaurants, supermarkets.
Up to dateData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 215,922 residents (2021 census) · Area: 334.3 km²
- active businesses
- 19,788
- companies opened in 12 months
- 749
- companies closed in 12 months
- 355
- Apartments 2026250 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,160 €/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 +39491.6 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 80.8 · 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
- Nurseries2.4×54 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- OPAP betting shops1.8×72 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Driving schools1.7×43 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Boat rentals1.7×51 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Car dealers1.7×80 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Restaurants & food0.70×711 businesses · 3.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Supermarkets & mini markets0.80×256 businesses · 1.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 749 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Patras 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 711
- Cafés & bars 677
- Haulage companies 577
- Hairdressers & beauty 476
- Clothing & footwear 460
- Delivery services 433
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: Patras
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 550–1,700 €/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.
1,160 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 250 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: 3,902 projects · €192 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 23 municipality projects · €57 million
- Municipality contracts: 249 in 12 months · €17 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 168 | €14 million | Construction work: €7.3 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 238 | €19 million | Construction work: €4.0 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΠΑΤΡΑΣ ΔΕΥΑΠ | 154 | €7.5 million |
| ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΟΣ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΕΩΝ | 85 | €2.0 million |
| ΚΟΙΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΕΩΝ - ΚΑΡΝΑΒΑΛΙ ΠΑΤΡΑΣ (ΚΕΔΗΠ) | 65 | €1.5 million |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΒΑΘΜΙΑΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΕΩΝ | 28 | €319 thousand |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΩΝ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟΒΑΘΜΙΑΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΕΩΝ | 21 | €221 thousand |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΒΡΕΦΟΚΟΜΕΙΟ ΠΑΤΡΩΝ | 21 | €192 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 →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Patras here91.6 / 1,000 res.19,788 active
- Municipality of Aigialeia88.3 / 1,000 res.4,148 active Comparewith Aigialeia municipality
- Municipality of Nafpaktia84.9 / 1,000 res.2,128 active Comparewith Nafpaktia municipality
- Municipality of West Achaea80.8 / 1,000 res.2,072 active Comparewith West Achaea municipality
- Municipality of Erymanthos59.4 / 1,000 res.488 active Comparewith Erymanthos municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Piraeus111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active Comparewith Piraeus municipality
- Municipality of Heraklion (Crete)105.0 / 1,000 res.18,829 active Comparewith Heraklion (Crete) municipality
- Municipality of Peristeri102.4 / 1,000 res.13,689 active Comparewith Peristeri municipality
- Municipality of Volos91.9 / 1,000 res.12,836 active Comparewith Volos municipality
- Municipality of Patras here91.6 / 1,000 res.19,788 active
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Patras municipality have?
19,788 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Patras municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (1,422), followed by "Cafés & bars" (1,377).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Patras municipality?
91.6 active businesses per 1,000 residents.