Municipality of Volos
Logistics and commercial municipality on the rise: 240 more companies in a year. For its 139,670 residents it has few: electronics, psychologists.
Up to dateData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 139,670 residents (2021 census) · Area: 385.3 km²
- active businesses
- 12,836
- companies opened in 12 months
- 450
- companies closed in 12 months
- 210
- Apartments 202657 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 820 €/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 +24091.9 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
- Metalwork4.0×80 businesses · 0.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Delivery services2.5×430 businesses · 3.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.2)
- Funeral homes2.4×28 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Off-licences & tobacconists2.4×57 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Boat rentals2.3×45 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Psychologists0.49×12 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Opticians0.50×10 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Household appliances0.69×25 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Spas & massage0.71×18 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Electronics, computers & phones0.71×34 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 450 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Volos 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
- Restaurants & food 657
- Cafés & bars 587
- Delivery services 430opened31closedat least 63.1 / 1,000 res.
- Construction companies 346
- Hairdressers & beauty 275opened10closedat least 02.0 / 1,000 res.
- Hotels & accommodation 272
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: Volos
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 500–2,050 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 8% 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.
820 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 57 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: 2,887 projects · €121 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 14 municipality projects · €27 million
- Municipality contracts: 514 in 12 months · €13 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 334 | €8.8 million | Construction work: €2.6 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 494 | €11 million | Construction work: €2.9 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΜΕΙΖΟΝΟΣ ΒΟΛΟΥ | 241 | €11 million |
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΒΟΛΟΥ | 12 | €202 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 →
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Nearby municipalities
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- Municipality of Zagora-Mouresi143.1 / 1,000 res.653 active Comparewith Zagora-Mouresi municipality
- Municipality of Volos here91.9 / 1,000 res.12,836 active
- Municipality of Rigas Feraios88.7 / 1,000 res.787 active Comparewith Rigas Feraios municipality
- Municipality of Almyros82.6 / 1,000 res.1,327 active Comparewith Almyros municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Kallithea119.9 / 1,000 res.11,700 active Comparewith Kallithea municipality
- Municipality of Peristeri102.4 / 1,000 res.13,689 active Comparewith Peristeri municipality
- Municipality of Volos here91.9 / 1,000 res.12,836 active
- Municipality of Patras91.6 / 1,000 res.19,788 active Comparewith Patras municipality
- Municipality of Larissa77.4 / 1,000 res.12,697 active Comparewith Larissa municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Volos municipality have?
12,836 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Volos municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (1,113), followed by "Cafés & bars" (995).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Volos municipality?
91.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.