Municipality of Thira
Tourist and business municipality on the rise: 154 more companies in a year. For its 15,480 residents it has few: butchers.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 15,480 residents (2021 census) · Area: 90.5 km²
- active businesses
- 7,189
- companies opened in 12 months
- 291
- companies closed in 12 months
- 137
- Apartments 202513 deeds to 30/12/2025
- 533 €/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 +154464.4 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 231.1 · 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
- Travel agencies40.5×327 businesses · 21.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Car rentals27.2×188 businesses · 12.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Hotels & accommodation26.6×1,931 businesses · 124.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
- Souvenirs & folk art26.6×134 businesses · 8.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Event organisers22.1×50 businesses · 3.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers0.68×9 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 291 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Thira 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
- Hotels & accommodation 1,931
- Restaurants & food 555
- Travel agencies 327
- Property owners & landlords 197
- Cafés & bars 191
- Car rentals 188
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: Thira
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 950–5,900 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 12% 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.
533 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2025, from 13 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 09/01/2026
The municipality's public contracts by year
- NSRF 2014–2020: 917 projects · €72 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 3 municipality projects · €4.9 million
- Municipality contracts: 173 in 12 months · €7.0 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 107 | €4.5 million | Repair and maintenance services: €697 thousand |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 203 | €30 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €21 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Δ.Ε.Υ.Α ΘΗΡΑΣ | 264 | €9.5 million |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΘΗΡΑΣ | 126 | €2.4 million |
| ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΟΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΑΞΙΟΠΟΙΗΣΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΑΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ (ΓΕΩΘΗΡΑ Μ.Α.Ε.) ΔΗΜΟΥ ΘΗΡΑΣ | 39 | €501 thousand |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΘΗΡΑΣ | 1 | €6 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 Thira here464.4 / 1,000 res.7,189 active
- Municipality of Folegandros396.4 / 1,000 res.285 active Comparewith Folegandros municipality
- Municipality of Anafi307.2 / 1,000 res.90 active Comparewith Anafi municipality
- Municipality of Ios292.3 / 1,000 res.672 active Comparewith Ios municipality
- Municipality of Sikinos280.6 / 1,000 res.71 active Comparewith Sikinos municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Thira here464.4 / 1,000 res.7,189 active
- Municipality of Mykonos424.9 / 1,000 res.4,548 active Comparewith Mykonos municipality
- Municipality of Zakynthos231.0 / 1,000 res.9,511 active Comparewith Zakynthos municipality
- Municipality of Rethymno129.9 / 1,000 res.7,432 active Comparewith Rethymno municipality
- Municipality of Kalamata98.1 / 1,000 res.7,155 active Comparewith Kalamata municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Thira municipality have?
7,189 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Thira municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (2,592), followed by "Restaurants & food" (1,223).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Thira municipality?
464.4 active businesses per 1,000 residents.