Area · Central Macedonia region
Municipality of Serres
Commercial municipality on the rise: 86 more companies in a year. For its 74,004 residents it has few: restaurants, spas.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 74,004 residents (2021 census) · Area: 608.9 km²
- active businesses
- 5,469
- companies opened in 12 months
- 179
- companies closed in 12 months
- 93
- Apartments 202668 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 865 €/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 +8673.9 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
- Nurseries4.3×33 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Printers1.7×19 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Fabrics & textiles1.7×45 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Courier companies1.7×28 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Opticians1.6×17 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Spas & massage0.44×6 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Psychologists0.61×8 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Restaurants & food0.64×221 businesses · 3.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Perfumeries & cosmetics0.70×17 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Photographers0.77×23 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 179 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Serres 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
- Cafés & bars 251
- Restaurants & food 221
- Clothing & footwear 166
- Hairdressers & beauty 158opened5closedat least 02.1 / 1,000 res.
- Car repair shops 156opened4closedat least 12.1 / 1,000 res.
- Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 136
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: Serres
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 400–1,250 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 4% 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.
865 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 68 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: 732 projects · €38 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 14 municipality projects · €15 million
- Municipality contracts: 184 in 12 months · €10 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 118 | €7.0 million | Construction work: €2.5 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 263 | €12 million | Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy: €4.2 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΣΕΡΡΩΝ (Δ.Ε.Υ.ΑΣ) | 59 | €8.4 million |
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 Serres here73.9 / 1,000 res.5,469 active
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- Municipality of Irakleia60.0 / 1,000 res.943 active Comparewith Irakleia municipality
- Municipality of Emmanouil Pappas55.0 / 1,000 res.637 active Comparewith Emmanouil Pappas municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Kavala80.6 / 1,000 res.5,350 active Comparewith Kavala municipality
- Municipality of Nea Smyrni78.9 / 1,000 res.5,750 active Comparewith Nea Smyrni municipality
- Municipality of Xanthi76.5 / 1,000 res.5,116 active Comparewith Xanthi municipality
- Municipality of Serres here73.9 / 1,000 res.5,469 active
- Municipality of Alexandroupolis72.5 / 1,000 res.5,203 active Comparewith Alexandroupolis municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Serres municipality have?
5,469 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Serres municipality?
The sector "Cafés & bars" has the most active businesses (421), followed by "Restaurants & food" (457).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Serres municipality?
73.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.