Municipality of Skopelos
Tourist municipality on the rise: 38 more companies in a year.
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- 4,518 residents (2021 census) · Area: 96.0 km²
- active businesses
- 1,068
- companies opened in 12 months
- 47
- companies closed in 12 months
- 9
"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 +38236.4 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 77.4 · 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 & accommodation14.5×308 businesses · 68.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
- Souvenirs & folk art12.9×19 businesses · 4.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Car rentals8.4×17 businesses · 3.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Carpentry6.7×15 businesses · 3.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Restaurants & food4.6×97 businesses · 21.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
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In the last year 47 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Skopelos 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.
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- Hotels & accommodation 308
- Restaurants & food 97
- Cafés & bars 55
- Off-licences & tobacconists 38
- Jewellers & watches 27
- Perfumeries & cosmetics 24
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
| Sector | Active | Opened (companies) | Closed (companies) | Per 1,000 res. | × typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels & accommodation | 308 | 18 | 86.99 | 34.5× | |
| Restaurants & food | 97 | 12 | 1 | 38.51 | 5.3× |
| Cafés & bars | 55 | 12 | 1 | 30.54 | 4.3× |
| Off-licences & tobacconists | 38 | 8 | 0 | 8.41 | 2.1× |
| Jewellers & watches | 27 | 0 | 5.98 | 3.7× | |
| Perfumeries & cosmetics | 24 | 5.31 | 2× | ||
| Bakeries & patisseries | 21 | 11.73 | 2.7× | ||
| Estate agents | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4.43 | 5.8× |
| Souvenirs & folk art | 19 | 1 | 9.52 | 22.4× | |
| Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging | 19 | 0 | 4.21 | 1.6× | |
| Clothing & footwear | 18 | 0 | 8.41 | 2.8× | |
| Supermarkets & mini markets | 17 | 4 | 0 | 8.85 | 2.1× |
| Construction companies | 17 | 11 | 2 | 9.52 | 2.9× |
| Car rentals | 17 | 2 | 8.63 | 10.9× | |
| Trade agents & general wholesale | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3.54 | 1× |
| Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers | 15 | 0 | 5.09 | 1.7× | |
| Haulage companies | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7.08 | 2.2× |
| Delivery services | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3.32 | 2.5× |
| Business consultants | 15 | 0 | 3.32 | 1.4× | |
| Carpentry | 15 | 0 | 5.75 | 5.1× | |
| Sporting goods | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3.32 | 2.4× |
| Heating oil, firewood & LPG | 14 | 0 | 3.10 | 1.5× | |
| Accounting firms | 13 | 0 | 2.88 | 3.6× | |
| Wholesale food, drink & farm produce | 13 | 4 | 0 | 10.62 | 1.4× |
| Wholesale fuel | 13 | 0 | 2.88 | 1.1× | |
| Electricians | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3.98 | 2.7× |
| Event organisers | 12 | 1 | 2.66 | 5.1× | |
| Machinery repair & installation | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.66 | 1.4× |
| Hairdressers & beauty | 11 | 2.43 | 1.9× | ||
| Hardware & paint | 11 | 0 | 9.96 | 1.9× | |
| Taxis | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2.21 | 4.7× |
| Parking & roadside assistance | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2.21 | 27.6× |
| Wholesale vehicles & parts | 10 | 0 | 2.21 | 1× | |
| Petrol stations | 9 | 0 | 1.99 | 1.3× | |
| Car parts & tyres | 9 | 0 | 1.99 | 0.8× | |
| Boat rentals | 9 | 1 | 6.86 | — | |
| Engineers | 8 | 0 | 4.65 | 2.6× | |
| Travel agencies | 8 | 1 | 6.42 | 18.3× | |
| Electronics, computers & phones | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.77 | 1.4× |
| Livestock & animal farming | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.77 | 1.1× |
| Property owners & landlords | 8 | 7 | 2 | 8.63 | 5.2× |
| Property management | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3.76 | 5.5× |
| Earthworks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4.87 | 2.2× |
| Metalwork | 7 | 0 | 1.55 | 2.3× | |
| Dry cleaners & laundries | 7 | 0 | 1.55 | 4.2× | |
| Crops & farm services | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7.75 | 1× |
| Plumbing, heating & air conditioning | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2.88 | 1.7× |
| Painters & decorators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.33 | 2.5× |
| Household appliances | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5.53 | 2.8× |
| Motorcycles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.33 | 3× |
| Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.33 | 0.6× |
| Marketing, market research & PR | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.33 | 2× |
| Tutoring centres & schools | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.21 | 1.3× |
| Car repair shops | 5 | 0 | 3.54 | 1.6× | |
| Solar & renewable energy | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 | 0.3× |
| IT & software | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.99 | 1.8× |
| Kiosks & convenience stores | 5 | 0 | 2.21 | 3.3× | |
| Photographers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.99 | 4.1× |
| Flooring & tiles | 5 | 0 | 1.11 | 1.8× | |
| Florists | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 | 1.1× |
| Printers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 | 1.9× |
| Wholesale machinery & equipment | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.75 | 1.4× |
| Food & drink production | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4.21 | 1.7× |
| Arts, theatre & culture | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.11 | 1.4× |
| Insurance agencies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 1× |
| Cleaning companies | 4 | 0 | 5.09 | 3.1× | |
| Courier companies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 1.4× |
| Architecture firms | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 1.6× |
| Doors & windows | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.66 | 1.9× |
| Car dealers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 0.9× |
| Fabrics & textiles | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3.76 | 2× |
| Goldsmiths & jewellery making | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 3.5× |
| Electronics & computer repair | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 | 2.3× |
| Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics | 4 | 0 | 10.40 | 2.3× | |
| Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing) | 4 | 0 | 3.32 | 1.7× | |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.99 | 1.5× |
| Furniture & homeware | 3 | 0 | 7.53 | 2.5× | |
| Other building works | 3 | 0 | 3.32 | 2.3× | |
| Tailors & alterations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.66 | 3.1× |
| Pets & pet shops | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.66 | 0.9× |
| Bookshops & stationers | 3 | 0 | 3.10 | 1.8× | |
| Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies | 3 | 0 | 7.97 | 1.9× | |
| Warehousing & transport support | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.08 | 2.2× |
| Music & dance schools | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.22 | 1× |
| Dental practices | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Security companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× |
| Financial advisers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0× |
| Gyms | 0 | 0 | |||
| Medical practices | 0 | 0 | |||
| Veterinary clinics | 0 | 0 | |||
| Nurseries | 0 | 0 | |||
| Advertising agencies | 0 | 0 | |||
| Concrete works | 0 | 0 | |||
| OPAP betting shops | 0 | 0 | |||
| Spas & massage | 1 | 0 | |||
| Opticians | 0 | 0 | |||
| Driving schools | 0 | 0 | |||
| Psychologists | 0 | 0 | |||
| Refrigeration technicians | 0 | 0 | |||
| Olive mills | 0 | 0 | |||
| Scrap metal & recycling | 0 | 0 | |||
| Physiotherapists | 0 | 0 | |||
| Funeral homes | 0 | 0 | |||
| Gardening & landscaping | 0 | 0 | |||
| Design: graphic, interior & product | 0 | 0 |
In-depth analysis: Skopelos
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 750–1,700 €/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.
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 17/03/2025
The municipality's public contracts by year
- NSRF 2014–2020: 386 projects · €9.0 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 5 municipality projects · €3.2 million
- Municipality contracts: 93 in 12 months · €5.8 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 31/10/2026) | 77 | €1.6 million | Construction work: €575 thousand |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 87 | €5.4 million | Construction work: €4.1 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΣΚΟΠΕΛΟΥ | 38 | €463 thousand |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΣΚΟΠΕΛΟΥ | 42 | €392 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 Skiathos347.0 / 1,000 res.2,013 active Comparewith Skiathos municipality
- Municipality of Skopelos here236.4 / 1,000 res.1,068 active
- Municipality of Alonnisos167.9 / 1,000 res.527 active Comparewith Alonnisos municipality
- Municipality of Southern Pelion143.5 / 1,000 res.1,187 active Comparewith Southern Pelion municipality
- Municipality of Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna82.4 / 1,000 res.1,008 active Comparewith Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Skopelos here236.4 / 1,000 res.1,068 active
- Municipality of Karpathos232.2 / 1,000 res.1,525 active Comparewith Karpathos municipality
- Municipality of Kythira220.1 / 1,000 res.802 active Comparewith Kythira municipality
- Municipality of Sami182.3 / 1,000 res.1,003 active Comparewith Sami municipality
- Municipality of West Mani169.7 / 1,000 res.997 active Comparewith West Mani municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Skopelos municipality have?
1,068 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Skopelos municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (393), followed by "Restaurants & food" (174).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Skopelos municipality?
236.4 active businesses per 1,000 residents.