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Municipality of Veria

Commercial and agricultural municipality on the rise: 68 more companies in a year. For its 62,655 residents it has few: medical practices, gyms.

active businesses
5,668
companies opened in 12 months
140
companies closed in 12 months
72
Apartments 202659 deeds to 01/10/2026
662 €/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.

Liveliness34/100QuietTopognosia Index · #182 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterTrade & Agricultural production2.2× livestock2.1× car dealers1.6× wholesale foodcompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityModerate
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Net change +6890.5 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 84.7 · Greece 99.8

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Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.

More than the national average

  • Livestock & animal farming2.2×55 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Car dealers2.1×30 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
  • Wholesale food, drink & farm produce1.6×194 businesses · 3.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.9)
  • Food & drink production1.5×66 businesses · 1.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.7)

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    Sectors in Veria municipality

    105 sectors

    Each 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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    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

    1. Restaurants & food 246opened12closed63.9 / 1,000 res.
    2. Cafés & bars 230opened13closed53.7 / 1,000 res.
    3. Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 194opened17closed113.1 / 1,000 res.
    4. Haulage companies 136opened14closedat least 32.2 / 1,000 res.
    5. Hairdressers & beauty 129opened8closed02.1 / 1,000 res.
    6. Car repair shops 122opened4closedat least 01.9 / 1,000 res.

    The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.

    Stands outConcrete works1.7× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallySecurity companies4 new in 12 months, 14% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Veria municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Restaurants & food2461267.131.2×
    Cafés & bars2301356.341×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce19417119.031.1×
    Haulage companies13614at least 33.531.3×
    Hairdressers & beauty129802.541.3×
    Car repair shops1224at least 02.971.3×
    Clothing & footwear117at least 3at least 14.391.1×
    Bakeries & patisseries98955.751×
    Supermarkets & mini markets93at least 2at least 13.610.8×
    Crops & farm services91at least 3at least 24.720.6×
    Construction companies819123.700.9×
    Solar & renewable energy78at least 532.970.9×
    Insurance agencies75at least 1at least 01.901.4×
    Food & drink production66at least 4at least 43.021.1×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers64at least 1at least 03.461×
    Pharmacies63441.961.1×
    Engineers615at least 32.381.3×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics5815at least 58.401.1×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies571095.551.1×
    Accounting firms55at least 0at least 01.121.2×
    Livestock & animal farming55at least 1at least 31.170.9×
    Tutoring centres & schools53at least 4at least 12.251.1×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment521786.001.2×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning46782.311.1×
    Hardware & paint4612at least 25.461×
    Business consultants447at least 52.711×
    Doors & windows42at least 1at least 01.211×
    Hotels & accommodation38at least 411.340.6×
    Trade agents & general wholesale3811at least 55.171.1×
    Electricians36951.821.1×
    IT & software351422.231.3×
    Earthworks35at least 001.070.7×
    Petrol stations33001.681.1×
    Furniture & homeware338at least 24.901.2×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts32703.651.2×
    Kiosks & convenience stores30000.781×
    Car dealers30401.561×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials26at least 2at least 12.311.1×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)261332.511.1×
    Car parts & tyres256at least 03.181.2×
    Medical practices24at least 200.451.2×
    Electronics, computers & phones24612.351.1×
    Fabrics & textiles24at least 102.220.9×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging23863.641.1×
    OPAP betting shops22at least 100.351.1×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics2211at least 14.551.1×
    Jewellers & watches21702.551.1×
    Photographers21010.721.1×
    Other building works21751.661.1×
    Estate agents20010.780.7×
    Bookshops & stationers20at least 1at least 02.841.2×
    Property owners & landlords209at least 21.470.7×
    Advertising agencies19at least 3at least 01.451.2×
    Concrete works18at least 0at least 00.291.7×
    Machinery repair & installation1814at least 22.251.1×
    Cleaning companies173at least 01.320.8×
    Financial advisers17010.271×
    Arts, theatre & culture17111.101.2×
    Driving schools16000.261.2×
    Nurseries15at least 0at least 00.240.9×
    Courier companies152at least 00.801.1×
    Household appliances159at least 23.451.1×
    Metalwork14at least 2at least 00.851.3×
    Refrigeration technicians13at least 000.561.4×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG13at least 0at least 01.820.8×
    Gardening & landscaping13000.210.5×
    Warehousing & transport support1310at least 23.221.2×
    Off-licences & tobacconists121184.821.1×
    Florists12at least 000.570.7×
    Opticians12000.341.1×
    Sporting goods12at least 101.961×
    Scrap metal & recycling110at least 00.541.2×
    Wholesale fuel11at least 1at least 22.431×
    Gyms10110.270.7×
    Architecture firms10at least 0at least 10.460.9×
    Taxis10100.400.8×
    Flooring & tiles10at least 130.931×
    Dry cleaners & laundries10000.270.7×
    Marketing, market research & PR10521.360.9×
    Travel agencies9000.460.9×
    Carpentry97at least 10.970.8×
    Souvenirs & folk art9100.671.5×
    Boat rentals9000.140.9×
    Tailors & alterations9000.261×
    Printers9at least 111.121.3×
    Security companies8400.461×
    Motorcycles8at least 100.561×
    Physiotherapists8at least 000.341.3×
    Electronics & computer repair8at least 100.851.3×
    Veterinary clinics7000.111.2×
    Pets & pet shops7at least 000.731×
    Painters & decorators6030.590.9×
    Psychologists6at least 000.321.6×
    Funeral homes60at least 00.100.5×
    Property management5at least 2at least 00.690.8×
    Car rentals5421.021×
    Spas & massage5000.290.8×
    Event organisers51at least 00.530.9×
    Goldsmiths & jewellery making5000.191×
    Music & dance schools5010.241×
    Delivery services46at least 02.011.1×
    Olive mills4000.06—
    Parking & roadside assistance4at least 300.290.9×
    Design: graphic, interior & product4at least 000.260.9×
    Dental practicesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00

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    Deed prices

    Range 450–1,300 €/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.

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    662 €/m²

    Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 59 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

    How we measure →

    Public contracts of Veria municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)275€19 millionConstruction work: €10.0 million
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)529€10 millionConstruction work: €2.9 million

    The municipality's bodies

    New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.

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    Contracts of the bodies of Veria municipality
    BodyContractsAmount
    ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΒΕΡΟΙΑΣ (Δ.Ε.Υ.Α.Β.)89€1.4 million
    ΚΟΙΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΠΟΛΛΑΠΛΗΣ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΒΕΡΟΙΑΣ34€387 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 →

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many active businesses does Veria municipality have?

    5,668 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Veria municipality?

    The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (447), followed by "Cafés & bars" (397).

    How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Veria municipality?

    90.5 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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