Area · Central Macedonia region
Municipality of Thessaloniki
Commercial and business municipality on the rise: 1109 more companies in a year. For its 319,045 residents it has few: supermarkets.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 319,045 residents (2021 census) · Area: 19.8 km²
- active businesses
- 43,549
- companies opened in 12 months
- 2,205
- companies closed in 12 months
- 1,096
- Apartments 2026833 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,600 €/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 +1,109136.5 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
- Dental practices3.4×61 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Marketing, market research & PR3.4×254 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Estate agents2.9×613 businesses · 1.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.7)
- Parking & roadside assistance2.8×153 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Goldsmiths & jewellery making2.8×110 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Supermarkets & mini markets0.74×349 businesses · 1.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 2,205 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Thessaloniki 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 1,651
- Restaurants & food 1,548
- Construction companies 1,256
- Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics 1,122
- Clothing & footwear 1,102
- Hairdressers & beauty 1,079
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: Thessaloniki
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 950–5,150 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 80% 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.
1,600 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 833 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: 4,429 projects · €190 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 21 municipality projects · €28 million
- Municipality contracts: 436 in 12 months · €175 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 302 | €147 million | Construction work: €133 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 438 | €90 million | Construction work: €56 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ | 53 | €1.3 million |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΒΡΕΦΟΚΟΜΕΙΟ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ «ΑΓΙΟΣ ΣΤΥΛΙΑΝΟΣ» | 41 | €220 thousand |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: 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 Thessaloniki here136.5 / 1,000 res.43,549 active
- Municipality of Ampelokipoi-Menemeni80.6 / 1,000 res.4,039 active Comparewith Ampelokipoi-Menemeni municipality
- Municipality of Pavlos Melas66.9 / 1,000 res.6,706 active Comparewith Pavlos Melas municipality
- Municipality of Kalamaria64.2 / 1,000 res.5,920 active Comparewith Kalamaria municipality
- Municipality of Neapoli-Sykies53.0 / 1,000 res.4,285 active Comparewith Neapoli-Sykies municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Athens150.9 / 1,000 res.97,123 active Comparewith Athens municipality
- Municipality of Rodos142.0 / 1,000 res.17,762 active Comparewith Rodos municipality
- Municipality of Thessaloniki here136.5 / 1,000 res.43,549 active
- Municipality of Chania135.4 / 1,000 res.15,077 active Comparewith Chania municipality
- Municipality of Piraeus111.0 / 1,000 res.18,666 active Comparewith Piraeus municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Thessaloniki municipality have?
43,549 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 01/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Thessaloniki municipality?
The sector "Cafés & bars" has the most active businesses (3,092), followed by "Restaurants & food" (3,205).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Thessaloniki municipality?
136.5 active businesses per 1,000 residents.