Municipality of Piraeus
Business and logistics municipality on the rise: 484 more companies in a year. For its 168,151 residents it has few: supermarkets, bakeries.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 168,151 residents (2021 census) · Area: 11.2 km²
- active businesses
- 18,666
- companies opened in 12 months
- 1,063
- companies closed in 12 months
- 579
- Apartments 2026261 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,650 €/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 +484111.0 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 89.2 · 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
- Machinery repair & installation4.2×376 businesses · 2.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Parking & roadside assistance3.2×90 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Warehousing & transport support3.1×125 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Boat rentals3.0×72 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Financial advisers2.9×43 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Supermarkets & mini markets0.57×141 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Hardware & paint0.66×84 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Bakeries & patisseries0.76×171 businesses · 1.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers0.78×112 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 1,063 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Piraeus 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
- Property owners & landlords 848
- Restaurants & food 718
- Haulage companies 634
- Business consultants 527
- Cafés & bars 524
- Delivery services 491
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: Piraeus
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 1,200–3,200 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 85% 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.
1,650 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 261 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: 1,331 projects · €79 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 16 municipality projects · €32 million
- Municipality contracts: 225 in 12 months · €16 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 141 | €8.4 million | Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: €2.4 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 261 | €48 million | Printed matter and related products: €23 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΡΑΔΙΟΦΩΝΙΑ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΩΣ ΔΗΡΑΠ | 56 | €286 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 →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Moschato-Tavros116.0 / 1,000 res.4,601 active Comparewith Moschato-Tavros municipality
- Municipality of Piraeus here111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active
- Municipality of Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Renti80.2 / 1,000 res.8,303 active Comparewith Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Renti municipality
- Municipality of Korydallos64.7 / 1,000 res.3,963 active Comparewith Korydallos municipality
- Municipality of Keratsini-Drapetsona63.2 / 1,000 res.5,660 active Comparewith Keratsini-Drapetsona 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 Piraeus here111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active
- 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 Patras91.6 / 1,000 res.19,788 active Comparewith Patras municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Piraeus municipality have?
18,666 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 01/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Piraeus municipality?
The sector "Property owners & landlords" has the most active businesses (1,881), followed by "Restaurants & food" (1,497).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Piraeus municipality?
111.0 active businesses per 1,000 residents.